Assistive Technology

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Department of Mathematics

Synopsis:

The aim of the course is to introduce the field of Assistive Technology for people with a visual impairment. Besides the technological background of the tools in use, emphasis is put on the general principles of usage and special demands of the target group of users.

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Syllabus of lectures:

1. Definition of the Subject and Basic Terminology

2. Mobile Communication and Nnline Assistance

3. Accesibility of Webpages and Mobile Applications

4. Orientation and Mobility

5. Braille Code and Tactile Graphics

6. Final seminar

7. Practical excercises

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Study materials:

1. Poslepu - Radek Pavlicek: https://poslepu.cz/

2. EBU Access Cast - European Blind Union: http://ebuaccesscast.libsyn.com/

3. Blindrevue - IT Technologies for the Visually Impaired: https://blindrevue.sk/

4. Pélion - Educational Portal for the Visually Impaired: https://www.portal-pelion.cz/

5. Tyflokabinet Prague: http://www.tyflokabinet.cz/

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans: