====== Assistive Technologies ======
Definition: Assistive technology is an umbrella term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities or elderly population while also including the process used in selecting, locating, and using them. (Source: [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assistive_technology|Wikipedia]])

  * Assistive Technology Tips from Expert Librarians  http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/blog/assistive-technology-tips-from-expert-librarians 
  * Assistive technology for libraries  http://reallibraryaccess.net.au/assistive-technology-for-libraries/
  * Prioritizing Accessibility and Disability Inclusion at Your Library https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/prioritizing-accessibility.html

In the context of library services assistive technologies can include:

===== Visual impairments =====

  * Screen readers
  * Braille
  * Desktop video magnifier
  * Screen magnification software
  * Large-print and tactile keyboards
  * Navigation Assistance
  * Wearable Technology
  * Audio book players (eg [[https://ilcaustralia.org.au/products/11197 | Navigators]], [[https://shop.visionaustralia.org/shop/product/envoy-connect-audio-player-va-library | Envoy Connect Audio Player]], etc.)
 

===== Accessibility software =====
  * Vision Australia supply a [[https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/digital-access/document-accessibility-toolbar | Document Accessibility Toolbar]], an accessibility ribbon menu for Microsoft Word that makes it quicker and easier to create accessible documents.
  * [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.studio4plus.homerplayer&hl=en_AU | Homer Player]] is an Android app that assists people with low vision to access audio books [[https://msimonides.github.io/homerplayer/faq.html | FAQs for the Homer Player]]
  * [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gabetaubman.giganticon | Gianticon]] is an Android app that creates giant icons for low vision on tablets
===== Hearing impairments =====

  * Hearing aids
  * Assistive listening devices
  * Amplified telephone equipment
  * Captioned videos: The Complete Guide to Captioned Videos by Meryl Evans https://meryl.net/captioned-videos-complete-guide/

===== Augmentative and alternative communication =====

  * Cognitive impairments
  * Memory aids
  * Educational software


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