I, unfortunately, did not get to experience Mr. Sullivan's presentation, Accessibility for All, in person but did get a chance to view the physical presentation on-line. Watching this, I learned that there are laws and acts that protect people with disabilities. I learned about different ways the Internet, or computers period, can be easily used by ones with disabilities by making them easily accessible. Zoom Text and Magic are computer software that magnify the content of the screen for people with low vision or a learning disability. JAWS and Window Eyes, typically used by those who are totally blind, actually reads all parts of the screen for the user and allows them to respond by using the keyboard. Via Voice and Dragon Naturally speaking allows the user to speak their commands into a microphone. This software is typically used by ones that suffer from hand impairments such as cerebral palsy.
I know and a little bit more knowledgeable on how to handle a student, or students, with a disability in the future.
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I hate you missed a true inspiration. Mr. Sullivan is legally blind his self and he is working on his PhD. So even people with disabilities given the right tools can accomplish just about anything they want to.
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