Reflection on ICT assistive tools
Reflection on ICT as Assistive Tools Learning about ICT as assistive tools has shown me how technology can help people with disabilities in many ways. Before studying ICT assistive tools, I didn’t fully understand how technology could change lives. Now I realize these tools are like bridges which they help people with disabilities cross barriers in education, work, and daily life. I’ve seen how text-to-speech software can read books aloud for someone who’s blind, or how speech recognition lets a person with limited hand movement type just by speaking. Closed captions on videos help my hearing-impaired classmates follow lessons easily. These aren’t just fancy gadgets – they’re tools that give people freedom and independence. In my own learning, I have noticed how these technologies create fair classrooms. A classmate with dyslexia uses special software that highlights text as it’s read aloud, helping him keep up with readings. Another friend wi...