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Abstract
Text-to-speech technology is a common accommodation available for students with disabilities. Despite the ubiquitous nature of text-to-speech, this technology has not been explored in laboratory settings for neurodiverse college students. This study explores the adaptability of laboratory accessible text-to-speech technology (originally developed for blind/low vision (B/LV) students) for neurodiverse students. Students were asked to provide general feedback about the usability and effectiveness of the technology using Likert surveys. The students also answered open-ended questions about how the technology could be adapted to be more neurodiverse friendly. Overall, more than 50% of the students found the technology useful but had specific feedback about adaptations that could make it even more universal.
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Monroe, Christin B.
(2023)
"B/LV Laboratory Accessibility Technology Adapted for Neurodiverse Chemistry Students,"
Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities: Vol. 26
:
Iss.
1, pp. 1-9, Article 5.
DOI: 10.14448/jsesd.15.0004
Available at:
https://repository.rit.edu/jsesd/vol26/iss1/5
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