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Learn how IBM's Easy Web Browser & Invisible Accessibility enhance web accessibility for disabled users. The Easy Web Browser caters to impaired vision by converting text to speech in 12 languages, offering customization options, and zooming features. Invisible Accessibility aids users with dexterity issues by detecting intentional movements and providing keystroke processing delays. Explore the benefits, limitations, and implementation costs for businesses using this adaptive technology.
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Adaptive Technology IBM Improves Equality of Access For Disabled Users With A New Web Browser And “Invisible Accessibility”
Summary of Article in the Context of Adaptive Technology • Certain disabilities making using computers difficult • IBM recently developed the Easy Web Browser and Invisible Accessibility. • Many companies implement the Easy Web Browser for customer and employee use
Uses and Functions of Easy Web Browser and Invisible Accessibility • Easy Web Browser • Intended for users with impaired vision. • converts text to speech • 12 languages • allows for the customization of color and contrast • allows the page to zoom in or out
Invisible Accessibility • Software that allows users with dexterity problems to use computers • Uses algorithms to determine deliberate from accidental movement. • Allows extra time between the processing of keystrokes.
Limitations • The Easy Web Browser only recognizes 12 languages. • Is not designed for completely blind users. • Use of a mouse is required. • Software is expensive • Companies can expect to pay between $25,000 and $250,000.
The Easy Web Browser http://www.pcworld.com/article/130300/ibm_technology_helps_disabled_surf_the_web.html