Successful Computing With a Physical Difficulty

Physical difficulties present the most common cause of computer access problems because they vary from mild tremors to significant dexterity and upper limb disorders. This practical hands-on course will explore specific alternative and adaptive technology for people with physical difficulties using a keyboard or mouse.  Following this course you will be able to help those with a physical difficulty obtain access to ICT, thereby improving their independence and helping to unlock their potential.  Anyone responsible for ‘reasonable adjustments’ within a work, education or social care environment will benefit from this course.

The course explores bopth sofwtare and hardware to support p[hysical needs and will offers hands on exercises and the opportunity to discuss a range of alternative pointing devices and keyboards and consider their use.
This course also looks at the introduction of Voice Recognition Technology and how it might help people with physical needs