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Celusnak, Brian M. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2016
Moving from a conventional telephone keypad to a cellular telephone with a touchscreen can seem quite challenging for some people. When one is visually impaired, there is always the option of using VoiceOver, the iPhone's built-in access technology that is designed to allow individuals with visual impairments the ability to access the visual…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Assistive Technology, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications
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Griffin-Shirley, Nora; Banda, Devender R.; Ajuwon, Paul M.; Cheon, Jongpil; Lee, Jaehoon; Park, Hye Ran; Lyngdoh, Sanpalei N. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2017
Introduction: The literature indicates that few studies have been conducted with persons with visual impairments (that is, those who are blind or have low vision) concerning mobile application or "app" usage. The current study explores the use of mobile apps with this population globally. Methods: A total of 259 participants with visual…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Statistical Analysis, Telecommunications, Blindness
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Beal, Carole R.; Rosenblum, L. Penny – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2018
Introduction: The authors examined a tablet computer application (iPad app) for its effectiveness in helping students studying prealgebra to solve mathematical word problems. Methods: Forty-three visually impaired students (that is, those who are blind or have low vision) completed eight alternating mathematics units presented using their…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Handheld Devices, Computer Oriented Programs, Visual Impairments
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Wong, Meng Ee; Tan, Stacey S. K. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2012
Among the smart phones, the iPhone has emerged as one of the more popular smart phones. A feature that makes the iPhone popular to the user is the growing number of apps available through The App Store. Among the many apps, a number are designed for people with visual impairments. Some are free of charge, while others require payment. Compared to…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Assistive Technology, Visual Impairments, Blindness
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Mostafa, Akram Fathy – Journal of Educational Technology, 2015
The aim of the research is to explore the relation of mobile Blogging (Moblogging -MB) on the usability and development of Knowledge Management skills for Blind Students. The research followed a pretest and posttest quasi experimental design. Participants were 17 blind students from the third semester of the academic year 2015 in the course of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Journals, Electronic Journals, Handheld Devices
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Moore, J. Elton; Tipton, Shirley J. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1983
The synopsis describes development by the Mississippi Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind Agency of a data processing system to improve service delivery for clients and enhance the cost-effectiveness of agency resources. (Author/MC)
Descriptors: Blindness, Computer Oriented Programs, Delivery Systems, Management Information Systems
McConnell, Barry – Creative Computing, 1982
Describes several ways in which microcomputers have been adapted to needs of the handicapped. One system consists of a Dynatyper (solenoid driven array of plastic plungers sitting above typewriter keyboard), Braillewriter, and Apple II microcomputer which produces hard-copy braille. (JN)
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Technology
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Vanderheiden, G. C. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1989
Eleven basic types of visually displayed information that can be, and should be, rendered accessible to the visually impaired user are discussed. Speech, braille, and tactile technology are addressed as well as the innovative technique of "haptic-tactic" display combining a raised dynamic image of the screen's page with speech. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs
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Gordon, Arlene R.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1983
The article describes how the New York Association for the Blind (The Lighthouse) studied its information needs and further systematized information collection, retrieval, and use for internal case management and external information exchange with human service agencies by means of a computerized client information system. (Author)
Descriptors: Blindness, Computer Oriented Programs, Delivery Systems, Human Services
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Blasch, B. B.; De l'Aune, W. R. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1992
This article describes the Mobility Coverage Profile and Safety Index, which allows for computerized quantitative and qualitative evaluation of cane coverage by individuals with blindness. The mobility specialist inputs microcomponents of an individual's cane technique and a defined environmental situation, and the software generates a graphically…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Blindness, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
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Schreier, E. M. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
This article describes potential use of new technological products and services by blind/visually impaired people. Items discussed include computer input devices, public telephones, automatic teller machines, airline and rail arrival/departure displays, ticketing machines, information retrieval systems, order-entry terminals, optical character…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Blindness, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Oriented Programs
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Cates, D. L.; Sowell, V. M. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
Three blind university students used a computer-generated tachistoscope-like display of electronic braille in an effort to increase reading speeds. Results did not indicate conclusively that such a program is effective in increasing reading speed while maintaining comprehension or in maintaining speed following the withdrawal of treatment. (JDD)
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, College Students, Computer Oriented Programs
Technological Horizons in Education, 1980
Describes a program and equipment used to teach computer programing to blind and visually impaired students at the Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind in Little Rock. Requirements for admission to this program are given. (JN)
Descriptors: Blindness, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computers
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Augusto, C. R.; Schroeder, P. W. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1995
Obstacles to full access to electronic information-based technology and assistive devices for people who are blind or visually impaired include: high costs and limited financial assistance sources for assistive technology, insufficient resources for providing instruction in the use of new technology, and developments such as the graphical user…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Blindness, Computer Graphics
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Converso, L.; Hocek, S. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
This paper describes computer-based optical character recognition (OCR) systems, focusing on their components (the computer, the scanner, the OCR, and the output device); how the systems work; and features to consider in selecting a system. A list of 26 questions to ask to evaluate systems for potential purchase is included. (JDD)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Blindness, Character Recognition, Communication Aids (for Disabled)
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