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Lueders, Kerry S. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2021
In the field of low vision rehabilitation, there exists a plethora of devices to assist with visual reading that are critical to reading success and customization for persons with low vision (along with other education and rehabilitation considerations). In addition, visual efficiency skills and ergonomics are oftentimes prerequisite or…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Reading, Human Factors Engineering, Equipment
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Whyte, Elisabeth M.; Smyth, Joshua M.; Scherf, K. Suzanne – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
The design of "Serious games" that use game components (e.g., storyline, long-term goals, rewards) to create engaging learning experiences has increased in recent years. We examine of the core principles of serious game design and examine the current use of these principles in computer-based interventions for individuals with autism.…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Educational Games, Design Requirements
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Katsioloudis, Petros J.; Jones, Millie – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2013
The need for assistive technology--technology that assists persons with disabilities--is great. At no time has there been a greater need to provide assistive technologies than to assist the thousands of military veterans returning home from the Middle East with a range of physical and mental disabilities. Mobility impairment is a significant…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Physical Disabilities, Veterans, Physical Mobility
de St. Aubin, Shawn-Laree – Exceptional Parent, 2010
This article explains how Asssistive Technology products move from research and development into the hands of children. The assistive technology (AT) industry is maturing, with many exciting new technologies under development in university settings, by individual inventors and engineers, and by leading AT and information technology (IT) companies.…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Educational Technology, Assistive Technology, Accessibility (for Disabled)
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Wise, Paul H. – Future of Children, 2012
Technological innovation is transforming the prevalence and functional impact of child disability, the scale of social disparities in child disability, and perhaps the essential meaning of disability in an increasingly technology-dominated world. In this article, Paul Wise investigates several specific facets of this transformation. He begins by…
Descriptors: Caring, Delivery Systems, Incidence, Disabilities
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Leahy, James A.; Lane, Joseph P. – Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 2010
Historically, the assistive technology (AT) industry is made up of small to medium size companies serving relatively small markets with products characterized as "niche" or "orphan" products. Presenting opportunities to AT companies that are created by outside sources is difficult. Presenting such opportunities to companies serving larger markets…
Descriptors: Technology Transfer, Educational Technology, Assistive Technology, Barriers