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'''Computer accessibility''' refers to the [[accessibility]] of a [[computer system]] to all people, regardless of [[disability]] type or severity of impairment. The term ''accessibility'' is most often used in reference to specialized hardware or [[software]], or a combination of both, designed to enable the use of a computer by a person with a disability or impairment.
Accessibility features are meant to make the use of technology less challenging for those with disabilities. Common accessibility features include [[Text to Speech|text-to-speech]], [[Closed captioning|closed-captioning]], and [[keyboard shortcut]]s. More specific technologies that need additional hardware are referred to as [[assistive technology]].<ref>{{Cite
There are many disabilities or impairments that can be a barrier to effective computer use. Some of these impairments, which can be acquired from [[disease]], [[Major trauma|trauma]], or [[Congenital disorder|congenital disorders]], include:
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