Computer Accommodations for People with Disabilities at U-M
September 10, 2012 | By Jane Vincent, Assistive Technology Lead, Information Technology Services
Computer systems as a rule are very badly designed. You don't have to have low vision to be annoyed at small type on a system desktop. The logic of mouse use—such as the exact rules of when to click and when to double-click—can be equally obtuse to people with and without cognitive disabilities. And standard keyboard design can not only thwart individuals with existing hand problems, it can actually promote development of painful repetitive strain injuries. Universal design is the practice of creating products and environments that can be used by as many people as possible, including people with varying…
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