Accessing Content Through Motor Skills

These built-in accessibility features make it easier to use devices for anyone who experiences challenges with dexterity, limb differences, or reduced mobility, giving greater independence and control.

Sticky Keys: Allows users to press key combinations sequentially instead of simultaneously, reducing the need to press multiple keys at once.

Slow Keys/Key Repeat/Filter Keys: Delays the recognition of a key press until it is held down for a short time, preventing accidental keystrokes.

On-Screen Keyboard: Displays a keyboard on the screen that can be used with a mouse, trackpad, or touch screen, allowing typing without a physical keyboard.

Mouse Keys/Pointer Control: Enables users to control the mouse pointer using the keyboard or alternative input devices instead of a traditional mouse.

Switch Access: Allows full device control through switches, joysticks, or other adaptive devices, providing alternatives to standard keyboard and mouse input.

Assistive Touch/Touch Alternatives: Provides an on-screen menu to perform gestures, access hardware buttons, and control the device without physical button presses. Can include stylus or touch-based alternatives.

Voice Control/Dictation: Allowsusers to control their device, navigate apps, and enter text using spoken commands instead of manual input.

Mobility Case Study Activity

Step 1. Determine if you will be working with a team or individually.

Step 2. Open the slide deck linked below after you read through the steps. You may want to make a copy (or download if you are a Microsoft school) and save it in your own Drive.

• You will find three case study scenarios. Read through the scenarios.
• Complete the Try It Out for each case study.
  • You may want to explore other tools listed within the Tools for Motor Skills section on this page.
• Complete the Reflection for each case study.

Step 3. Complete the final reflection on the last slide.

• It is beneficial to reflect with colleagues.

21T4S Acc Toolbox - Mobility Case Study Scenarios