A computer adaptation for people with disabilities. An example of a simple design modification which is becoming universal and beneficial to all users, not just people with disabilities. Curb cuts are slightly ramped cuts into curbs that enable wheelchair users and others with mobility limitations to move smoothly from sidewalk to street and back to the sidewalk. As we've learned, curb cuts also benefit bicyclists, roller-skaters, people pushing strollers, people using luggage and grocery carts, and many others. The narration describes actions, settings, body language and graphics.
Descriptive video enables people with visual impairments to enjoy videotaped programs and movies.
Return E-mail Electronic mail, which are messages sent from one computer to another, generally over phone lines. Devices such as adapted thermostats, adapted light and appliance switches, switches to control the movement of drapes and blinds, adapted door intercoms, adapted keys and locks, and so on, all fall under this heading. Environmental control assistive technology is a key to independent living. Return Emoticon Punctuation used to indicate emotion in e-mail . Since the receiver of e-mail can not see the sender's face or body language and can not hear the sender's tone of voice, emoticons help prevent misinterpretation of remarks intended to be humorous, sarcastic, ironic, etc.