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Peer reviewedWood, Denise L. – Computers and Education, 1986
Identifies factors to consider when evaluating educational software and describes additional criteria for evaluating software for physically disabled students. Software design which complements school curriculum and is accessible to nondisabled and moderately disabled students is presented as a solution. Sammy Series programs developed to meet…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Merchandise Information
Download full textScheffel, Debora L.; Agnew, Jo – 2003
This paper examines the goal of providing transparent computer access to people with disabilities, especially those with visual impairments. First, four basic strategies to provide this population with access to technology are identified: (1) building features into the computer, operating system, or application programs; (2) using adaptive…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Assistive Technology
Peer reviewedBerliss, Jane – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1994
Explores how people with disabilities use computer technology, as well as the issues involved in using this technology to access electronically published materials. Topics discussed include definitions of disability; uses of adaptive technology; the physical environment; documentation, training, and support; problems in accessing electronic media;…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Software, Computer Use
Deming, Mary P.; Valeri-Gold, Maria – 1987
The paper examines ways in which computers have radically altered and improved the lives of handicapped students. The visually impaired have been helped through the use of computerized braillers, embossers, and readers. Both adaptations of off-the-shelf software and specialized software have provided the visually impaired with magnification of…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Braille, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Wetzel, Keith – Computing Teacher, 1991
This continuation of an earlier article that described computer-based speech recognition products focuses on future hardware and software predictions. Highlights include effects that speech input/output could have on teaching language arts in elementary and secondary schools; changes in thought processing factors; use by the physically…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction
Backman, Char, Ed.; Small, LaVeta, Ed. – Carolina View, 1985
Ways to promote student development and the undergraduate student experience are considered in a collection of 13 articles. Research findings and innovative approaches to college administration and advancement are also addressed. Article titles and authors are as follows: "Gaining International Understanding" (James B. Holderman);…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Black Students, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs
