ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

The principles of assistive technology state that the technology should be easily accessible to individuals, collaborative between people with disabilities and the elderly, flexible in terms of adaptability, easy to use, fully inclusive and supportive for integration into society. , education, employment and community settings.

There are many disability barriers to technology such as physical barriers (website features like mouse click, touch screen without screen reading software), visual barriers (small font sizes, poor color contrast, inaccessible images), hearing barriers (video or podcasts without proper subtitles or transcripts), language barriers (not in the regional language), lack of awareness and training among developers on accessibility standards, and more.

Cost is one of the main limitations of assistive technology. Along with this lack of resources, mismanagement of resources and stigma around assistive technology are the other constraint.

Assistive technology helps in reading, learning and managing daily tasks for those with disabilities who face challenges in their daily lives. This technology helps to lead a dignified life.

The use of AI in adaptive software helps empower people with disabilities by improving accessibility, removing communication and vision barriers, improving prosthetics and mobility aids, and more.

Different countries may have specific legislation or policies in place to address assistive technology accommodations, such as in the United States “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)”, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and California law.

An off-the-shelf device or adaptive software technology may not be right for the individual. By understanding the specific needs of an individual, Chetu provides customized assistive technology software solutions that have adjustable settings, configuration, and customizable interfaces and are easily compatible and integrated with third-party devices.