The document summarizes a presentation about increasing accessibility through technology. It discusses how the Media Accessibility and Disability Advisory Center (MADA) is working to break down barriers through creative commons licensing and accessible technologies. Speakers discuss website and document accessibility, assistive technologies for different disabilities, future trends like more cloud-based and open-source solutions, and potential areas of future research like brain-computer interfaces and improved Arabic language recognition technologies.
11. e-accessibility
Reviews & Audit Services
Action Plan
Procedures
Training
Qatar National e-Accessibility Policy
Nation Web Accreditation Program
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12. aejaz zahid
head of assessment services
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13. physical disabilities
Modifications to standard OS
Alternative Access Spectrum
Onscreen Interfaces
Speech Recognition
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14. visual disabilities
Modifications to standard OS
Display modification software
Braille Displays
Screen Readers
Portable Devices
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15. learning disabilities
Touch Screen Interfaces
Alternative Access Spectrum
Early Learning Software and Apps
Memory Support and Organizational Tools
Reading and Writing Support Software
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16. communication
difficulties
Communication Aids Text/Symbol
Communication Software
Communication Apps
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17. hearing impairment
Visual and Haptic Alternatives
Induction Loop systems
One to One Communication Systems
Text/Video Relay Services
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18. anirban lahiri
senior AT specialist
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19. future trends
Integration of AT into the Mainstream
More Cloud based solutions
open-source & CC
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20. future research
Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI)
Arabic Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
Arabic Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)
Free Arabic symbol dictionary
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