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In designing and programming software, it is important to consider who the end user will be and what, if any, assistance would be needed in order to use the application. Web designers and programmers will often take steps to allow visually impaired users to access websites more easily. Similarly, teachers will use accessibility tools or assistive technology to help make materials accessible to all in the classroom.

Websites like adobe.com/accessibility and others provide information on accessibility, assistive technologies, and legal compliance:

www.adobe.com/accessibility (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

In a discussion post:

1. Write at least 4 sentences explaining why maximizing accessibility is important to everyone?

2. Using the Internet, search for an accessibility tool or assistive technology that is available. Then complete the following:

Identify the accessibility tool or assistive technology that you chose.

Give the website address where found.

Describe it and list the benefits from it being used in at least 4- 5 sentences.