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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
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
DePountis, Vicki; Cady, Deborah; Hallak, Tracy – Online Submission, 2013
This conference presentation examines concept development for congenitally blind students. It presents current research on best-practice for teaching this population. Examples of strategies to reinforce understanding of body concepts, spatial awareness, and positional language, while promoting mirroring, self regulation, and purposeful movement to…
Descriptors: Human Body, Multiple Disabilities, Blindness, Congenital Impairments

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

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
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

Lunney, David; Morrison, Robert C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1981
Details the use of measuring instruments, computer terminals, and other high technology laboratory aids for the visually handicapped chemistry student. Use of these aids at East Carolina University is also described. (CS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers

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)

Lindstrom, J. I. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
This article discusses technology available in Sweden for visually impaired and deaf-blind people. It describes systems for stop announcements on buses and trams, queuing systems in shops and banks, text telephones, synthetic speech or braille displays of newspapers and other information sources, and home computers. Ideas for the future are also…
Descriptors: Artificial Speech, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Blindness, Braille

Dixon, J. M.; Mandelbaum, J. B. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
This article traces the development of reading methods for blind/visually impaired persons, including paper braille, recordings, radio reading services, computerized telephone services, personal computers, books on compact disks, and scanning systems. Technological trends that may decrease accessibility to text materials are also noted, such as…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Blindness, Communication Aids (for Disabled)
Schuyler, Michael – Computers in Libraries, 1999
Describes how a library, with an MCI Corporation grant, approached the process of setting up computers for the visually impaired. Discusses preparations, which included hiring a visually-impaired user as a consultant and contacting the VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) group; equipment; problems with the graphical user interface; and training.…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Oriented Programs, Costs, Grants
Lizama, Mauricio A.; Mendez, Hector L. – 1995
Recent efforts to develop Spanish-based adaptations for alternate computer input devices are considered, as are their implications for Hispanics with disabilities and for the development of language sensitive devices worldwide. Emphasis is placed on the particular need to develop low-cost high technology devices for Puerto Rico and Latin America…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Oriented Programs, Costs

Boyd, L. H.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
This article describes differences between the graphical user interface and traditional character-based interface systems, identifies potential problems posed by graphic computing environments for blind computer users, and describes some programs and strategies that are being developed to provide access to those environments. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Blindness, Communication Aids (for Disabled)
Ricker, Kenneth S. – 1985
This paper examines various aspects of teaching science to visually impaired students. It is based on the premise that students with visual impairments should acquire scientific literacy and should be encouraged to pursue science-related careers. It is not designed to make science teachers specialists but to increase their awareness to the unique…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Kimmel, Karen S., Ed.; Blank, Joan C., Ed. – 1981
These proceedings contain 27 papers developed for a conference at which information was provided on currently available and future technological alternatives for delivery of career information. The presentations by staff of State Occupational Information Coordinating Committees, Career Information Delivery Systems, and hardware vendors are grouped…
Descriptors: Automation, Bilingual Education, Career Education, Computer Oriented Programs
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