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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
- Informatics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- assistive technology
1, record 1, English, assistive%20technology
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AT 2, record 1, English, AT
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any equipment, ... system, hardware, software or service that is used to increase, maintain or improve capabilities of individuals. 2, record 1, English, - assistive%20technology
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Software that is not compatible with assistive technology can create barriers. It is impossible for users to enter the required inputs or receive the desired outputs from the assistive technology. One example of an assistive technology is switch devices. Switch devices enable users to select and input whole words or phrases instead of typing them out in full using a keyboard. 3, record 1, English, - assistive%20technology
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
- Informatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- technologie d'aide
1, record 1, French, technologie%20d%27aide
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- technologie d'assistance 2, record 1, French, technologie%20d%27assistance
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Équipement, système, matériel informatique, logiciel ou service utilisé pour augmenter, maintenir ou améliorer les capacités des individus. 1, record 1, French, - technologie%20d%27aide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un logiciel qui n'est pas compatible avec les technologies d'assistance peut créer des obstacles. Il peut empêcher les utilisateurs de recourir aux technologies d'assistance pour entrer des données requises ou recevoir l'information qu'ils souhaitent obtenir. Les dispositifs de commutation sont un exemple de technologie d'assistance. Ils permettent aux utilisateurs de sélectionner et de saisir des mots ou des expressions en entier au lieu de les taper une lettre à la fois sur un clavier. 2, record 1, French, - technologie%20d%27aide
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-08-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
- Collaboration with the OQLF
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- assistive technology
1, record 2, English, assistive%20technology
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technology that simplifies certain tasks or makes it possible to carry out tasks that would otherwise be difficult or impossible. 2, record 2, English, - assistive%20technology
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples of assistive technology include automatic door openers, grab bars and voice recognition software. 2, record 2, English, - assistive%20technology
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
- Collaboration avec l'OQLF
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- technologie d'aide
1, record 2, French, technologie%20d%27aide
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- technologie d'assistance 2, record 2, French, technologie%20d%27assistance
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technologie qui simplifie la réalisation de certaines tâches ou permet l'exécution de tâches qu'il serait autrement difficile ou impossible d'accomplir. 3, record 2, French, - technologie%20d%27aide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ouvre-porte automatique, la barre d'appui et le logiciel de reconnaissance vocale sont des exemples de technologies d'aide. 3, record 2, French, - technologie%20d%27aide
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayudas técnicas para personas minusválidas
- Colaboración con la OQLF
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tecnología de asistencia
1, record 2, Spanish, tecnolog%C3%ADa%20de%20asistencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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