Assistive technology may help individuals with a range of disabilities, including cerebral palsy, spinal cord and brain injury, mental or emotional impairment, tracheostomy, neuromuscular muscular disease, amputation, autism, learning disability, vocal abuse, hearing and vision impairment, and multiple disabilities. Through the use of appropriate assistive technology, students with disabilities can develop skills in school that will help them become more independent and productive members of society. Assistive technology can help students function in school, at home, in the community, and on the job. WeMedia Inc. WeMedia Inc. is committed to providing increased access to information, products, and services for the disability community, their family and friends. Unlike screen readers, the WeMedia browser actually replaces traditional browser technology used for surfing the Internet.
Users can control the appearance of the web site, converting pages to text-only for easier access.
The speed and volume at whichic the bowser reads the web page and the color contrast of the screen to make viewing easier can also be adjusted. The WeMedia browser also features a useer-friendly tutorial that explains the keystroke commands needed to activate the browser. It is our firm belief that no one should be shut out from communications in any format, so everything WeMedia does is about increasing access. We are thrilled to make this product available at no cost and hope that parents, siblings, friends, teachers, and others will help us to spread the word. It operates using a Windows compatible sound card and speakers, and requires Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 4 and above.