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* Technology - Technology is an extremely valuable way to increase inclusion for people with a range of disabilities. Augmentative communication devices and screen readers that "speak" what is on the computer screen are examples of personal technology used by individuals with disabilities to increase accessibility and inclusion. Remember that technology access does not always mean complex electronic devices; it can be as simple as a rubber pen grip. Technology access also requires that computers, Web sites, and telephone systems are all accessible to and useable by people with a range of disabilities including visual, hearing, mobility, and cognitive disabilities. Also see [[#Web Accessibility|Web Accessibility]] below. | * Technology - Technology is an extremely valuable way to increase inclusion for people with a range of disabilities. Augmentative communication devices and screen readers that "speak" what is on the computer screen are examples of personal technology used by individuals with disabilities to increase accessibility and inclusion. Remember that technology access does not always mean complex electronic devices; it can be as simple as a rubber pen grip. Technology access also requires that computers, Web sites, and telephone systems are all accessible to and useable by people with a range of disabilities including visual, hearing, mobility, and cognitive disabilities. Also see [[#Web Accessibility|Web Accessibility]] below. | ||
* Communication - Communication access means providing the technology or services necessary to facilitate equivalent communication for persons with hearing, speech, cognitive, or learning disabilities. | * Communication - Communication access means providing the technology or services necessary to facilitate equivalent communication for persons with hearing, speech, cognitive, or learning disabilities. | ||
* Alternate Formats - For people with some types of disabilities, including visual impairments, written materials need to be available upon request in alternate formats including Braille, text file, large print, audiotape, or video | * Alternate Formats - For people with some types of disabilities, including visual impairments, written materials need to be available upon request in alternate formats including Braille, text file, large print, audiotape, or video captioning. | ||
== Web Accessibility == | == Web Accessibility == | ||