Discusses in detail the modem (short for modulator/demodulator), an electronic device which links one computer with another using telephone lines, and its importance to home computers. An extensive chart is included which gives purchasing information on low-speed and medium-speed modems. (JJD)

Examines the use of computerized information networks by educators and discusses computer hardware, software, and vendors. A buyer's guide to modems and a resource list of data banks and information utilities are included. (JJD)

This volume lists and describes products pertaining to assistive and rehabilitative technologies in the areas of communication, control, and computer access, as well as special software. Part 1, covering communication for individuals with disabilities, includes products designed as aids to both electronic and nonelectronic communication. It…

The resource guide identifies products which assist hearing impaired individuals in accessing IBM (International Business Machine) Personal Computers or the IBM PS/2 family of products. An introduction provides a general overview of ways computers can help hearing impaired persons. The document then provides descriptions of about 20 adaptive aids…

The resource guide identifies products which assist individuals with mobility impairments in accessing IBM (International Business Machine) Personal Computers or the IBM Personal System/2 family of products. An introduction provides a general overview of ways computers can help persons with mobility impairments. The main portion of the document…