What Is Accessibility?
When you interact with a computer, you normally input commands by way of a keyboard and mouse, and examine the computer's output by way of a video screen and printer. Unfortunately, many people cannot access a computer by using the conventional keyboard, mouse, video screen, and printer. For example, if a person has no limbs, this person won't be using the keyboard or mouse. Furthermore, a blind person would not have much use for a screen or printer. These people need more accessible computing devices.
You don't have to be physically challenged to benefit from computing devices that are more accessible. For example, suppose you are driving down a busy freeway and you feel a need to adjust your vehicle's environment. Without ...
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