Assistive Technology

Guest Speaker Ken Sawicki

Each semester I invite Ken to speak to my introductory computer classes. Last semester I videotaped the session and with Ken's permission, I have placed the videos online for all to share. Due to size restrictions, and to allow for easier access, I have broken the session into multiple parts.

Ken Sawicki is the Assistive Technology Specialist for Antelope Valley College and joins us to talk about different devices that people who are blind might use. Ken also discusses Web site designs and the importance of ensuring that each page is accessible.

Related Links

Adaptive Technology Center - Indiana University

High Tech Center Training Unit

Section 508

Ken Sawicki and Assistive Technology Videos

Select a link below to view a short WMV video.

• Introduction
• Ken's Background
• Talking Watch
• Paper Calendars
• Cell Phones
• Digital Recorders
• The Parrot
• Using a Search Engine
• Inaccessible Web Pages*
• Accessible Web Pages
• Echo Location

Videos produced and edited by Ed Beyer.

* The Web page in this example has since been updated to be accessible.

Enabling Captions in Windows Media Player