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Peer reviewedGardner, John – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1998
Describes "DotsPlus," a tactile font set that allows computers to print documents in any language which uses the Roman alphabet in tactile form. DotsPlus overcomes such Braille problems as code translation, Braille numbers, exotic symbols, and symbols out of context. A new printing technology (TIGER--Tactile Graphics Embosser) produces DotsPlus…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Blindness, Braille, Computer Interfaces
Peer reviewedTanaka, Nannette K.; Lian, Ming-Gon John – Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 1995
This study tested the efficiency of two different body sites (the head and the left hand) for operation of a computer adaptive switch by an adolescent with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Data were collected during an assessment phase and a motor training phase. Results after analysis of the collected data were contradictory and inconclusive.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Cerebral Palsy, Communication Aids (for Disabled)
Peer reviewedSchoonbaert, Dirk – Electronic Library, 1997
Discussion of personal bibliographic systems (PBS) that manage the input, storage, retrieval, and output of bibliographic references focuses on low-cost mainstream bibliographic software for personal use or smaller libraries. Structural flexibility, indexes, printing and downloading, searching, and interface- and management-related issues are…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software
Download full textBrown, Carrie; And Others – 1992
This final report describes activities and outcomes of a research project on a sound-to-speech translation system utilizing a graphic mediation interface for students with severe disabilities. The STS/Graphics system is a voice recognition, computer-based system designed to allow individuals with mental retardation and/or severe physical…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Disorders, Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces
Washington Univ., Seattle. – 2001
This brief paper considers ways in which people with sensory impairments can benefit from the assistive technology available with computers. Assistive technology practitioners are urged not to focus on the disability, but on the individual's abilities and the tasks to be performed. Explanations of the major sensory disability areas precedes…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Accessibility (for Disabled), Adult Education, Assistive Technology
Borden, Peter A., Ed.; And Others – 1995
This resource book lists approximately 1,500 products designed specifically for the needs of people with disabilities. Typically, each product is pictured; basic information is provided including manufacturer name, product cost, size, and weight; and the product is briefly described. The book's four sections each describe products designed for…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication
