5 adaptive technology solutions
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Communication Solutions for People with Disabilities
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Quantum Technology
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What do we do?
We provide assessments, training & products for people with a range of disabilities, including sensory, physical and learning disabilities, to make it easier for them do things like reading print & using their computer in order to help them achieve their goals in work, study or leisure.
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How do we do it?
• Assessment – Help person identify what they need and arrange product trial.
• Product Training – Provide training in use of assistive technology.
• Sales – Sell range of hardware & software products for people with disabilities.
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Who could benefit from our services?
• A person with a visual impairment may need to use screen reading software to access their computer or an electronic magnifier to read print.
• Someone who has difficulty using their hands could benefit from voice dictation software as a means to access their computer.
• A person with a learning disability could benefit from learning support software to make sense of print.
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Key Benefits
• Holistic approach to assessment and training.
• Personal experience. having lived with the effects of disability all my life.
• Specialize in working with people who are blind or have low vision.
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Product Range
• Electronic magnifiers – handheld to desktop.
• Text to speech scanners – stand alone or connect to computer.
• Voice dictation and learning support software.