Questions

1. Why were adaptive technologies invented?

2. What are the 3 examples of adaptive technologies?

3. For each one you have listed, explain how it is useful and which type of people can benefit from it.

Answers

1. Adaptive techologies were invented to help improve computer accessibility making it easier for people with disabilities to use it.

 2. Three examples of adaptive technologies are; magnification, reading devices, and sticky keys. 
 
 3. Magnification: allows text to be enlarged and reduced, pictures can also be observed closely, this
will make it much easier for people who usually have difficulty seeing or for someone who wants to observe small details in images. 
  
    Reading Devices: reads text out loud and reads text found in images out loud, it is useful because those who cannot read will stll
be able to understand what is written, people who have trouble reading will find this tool very useful. 
    Sticky Keys: allows you to press a modifier key but you can let go of it and it will still be active so you do not have to press two keys
at the same time anymore, for people who may find holding down two keys at the same time difficult.