Switch Control
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Switch Control is an accessibility feature that lets users operate a computer using one or more adaptive switches instead of traditional input devices like a keyboard or mouse.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
accessibility feature
ⓘ
assistive technology ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
improve accessibility of computing devices
ⓘ
provide full system control via switches ⓘ |
| benefits |
people with cerebral palsy
ⓘ
people with neuromuscular disorders ⓘ people with severe repetitive strain injuries ⓘ people with spinal cord injuries ⓘ |
| canBeConfiguredBy |
assistive technology specialists
ⓘ
caregivers ⓘ users ⓘ |
| compatibleWith |
button switches
ⓘ
foot switches ⓘ head switches ⓘ sip-and-puff switches ⓘ various types of adaptive switches ⓘ |
| designedFor |
users who cannot reliably use a keyboard
ⓘ
users who cannot reliably use a mouse ⓘ users with motor impairments ⓘ |
| enables |
activation of buttons and controls without a mouse
ⓘ
control of user interface elements via switches ⓘ navigation of on-screen items using scanning ⓘ selection of on-screen items using switches ⓘ text entry without a physical keyboard ⓘ |
| goal |
enable independent computer use
ⓘ
provide alternative input methods ⓘ reduce physical effort required for input ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
auditory feedback for selection
ⓘ
automatic scanning of interface items ⓘ configurable scanning speed ⓘ customizable actions for each switch ⓘ customizable switch assignments ⓘ manual scanning of interface items ⓘ visual highlighting of focused items ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
keyboard accessibility
ⓘ
mouse emulation ⓘ switch-access scanning interfaces ⓘ |
| replaces |
traditional keyboard input for many tasks
ⓘ
traditional mouse input for many tasks ⓘ |
| requires | one or more adaptive switches ⓘ |
| supports |
automatic scanning
ⓘ
grouped item navigation ⓘ multi-switch setups ⓘ single-switch setups ⓘ step scanning ⓘ |
| usedFor |
enabling computer access for users with limited mobility
ⓘ
operating a computer with adaptive switches ⓘ reducing reliance on keyboard input ⓘ reducing reliance on mouse input ⓘ |
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