Assistive Technologies and Design
Students will explore various assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, voice control) and learn how to design interfaces that are compatible with them.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between various assistive technologies and their functions.
- Analyze how specific design choices can either enable or hinder assistive technology use.
- Construct an interface element that is designed to be compatible with a screen reader.
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