Editing Computer accessibility (section)

== Special needs assessments ==
People wishing to overcome an impairment in order to use a computer comfortably may require a "special needs assessment" by an assistive technology consultant (such as an [[occupational therapist]], a [[rehabilitation engineering technologist]], or an [[Educational Technologist|educational technologist]]) to help them identify and configure appropriate assistive technologies to meet individual needs.  Even those who are unable to leave their own home or who live far from assessment providers may be assessed (and assisted) remotely using [[remote desktop software]] and a [[web cam]]. For example, the assessor logs on to the client's computer via a [[broadband]] [[Internet]] connection, observes the user's computer skills, and then remotely makes accessibility adjustments to the client's computer where necessary.