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What Does Adaptive Software Mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Adaptive software is specialized software designed for physically challenged users. This software usually runs on specialized hardware.<\/p>\n

This term is also known as assistive software.<\/p>\n

Techopedia Explains Adaptive Software<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are people who cannot use computers normally because of their physical disabilities. Adaptive software makes it possible for such persons to enjoy the benefits of using a personal computer. Otherwise, they may not be able to do so for either work or recreation.<\/p>\n

Some examples of adaptive software include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Narrator (within the Windows Accessibility features): This software can read aloud menu commands, dialog box options and more. Plus, it can announce events on screen and read typed characters.<\/li>\n
  2. Text-to-Speech Adaptive Software (also known as speech recognition software): This software can type spoken words into a computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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