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Vanderheiden, Gregg C. – 1984
The paper analyzes major microcomputer systems and their use in rehabilitative systems for persons with physical handicaps. Four categories of microcomputers are addressed: systems designed for home or school with emphasis on low cost, recreation, and educational software; general purpose microcomputers with applications in a large number of…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers, Physical Disabilities
Tronconi, A.; And Others – 1988
The paper describes new software and special input devices to allow physically impaired children to utilize the graphic capabilities of personal computers. Special input devices for computer graphics access--the voice recognition card, the single switch, or the mouse emulator--can be used either singly or in combination by the disabled to control…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
Burns, William H., VI – 1985
The study examined three questions regarding severely physically and communicatively handicapped children: (1) who are involved in developing and disseminating microcomputer technology? (2) what innovations are being researched, developed, and implemented? and (3) how is microcomputer technology being implemented by educators, administrators, and…
Descriptors: Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
Reid, James P. – 1983
The purpose of the project being reported on here was to develop a "Directory of Microcomputer Software for Special Needs Students." The bulk of this final report consists of a copy of the actual directory. Based on information gathered from commercial software manufacturers and distributors, the directory lists microcomputer software for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software, Disabilities
Hagen, Dolores – 1984
The book focuses on the use of microcomputer technology in special education. It is intended for users with no programming knowledge. An introductory section provides suggestions for finding software and considers the microcomputer's role in communications and environmental control. The second chapter addresses key elements of microcomputer…
Descriptors: Blindness, Communications, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction

Sicoli, Thomas R. – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1991
Using manual, hardware, and software adaptations, teachers are able to use computer-based educational programing with learning-disabled students who have physical handicaps. This paper describes such technology as keyguards, alternative keyboards, scanning systems, switches, and spelling and grammar checkers. (JDD)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
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
Stefanich, Greg P.; And Others – 1985
This paper examines various topics and issues related to the teaching of science to orthopedically handicapped students. It includes: (1) brief descriptions of programs and materials for orthopedically handicapped students in elementary ("Elementary Science Study" and "Science A Process Approach II"), middle ("Science…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Sokoloff, Michele – Media and Methods, 1985
Describes the most recent innovations and advancements in computer peripheral devices and enhancements, computer software, captioning and other electronic devices, and computer languages designed to aid communication and learning in physically disabled, learning disabled, visually impaired, and hearing impaired students. (MBR)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Hearing Impairments
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
NCIP Profiles, 1995
This set of information sheets is intended to improve practice in special education through technology, media, and materials. The first information profile introduces NCIP (the National Center to Improve Practice), gives an example of how one special education administrator uses NCIP resources, and offers suggestions for facilitating NCIP…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Concept Formation, Disabilities
Murphy, Harry J. – 1986
Twenty-seven papers are presented from a conference on applications of computer technology for disabled persons. The following titles and authors are represented: "Computer Applications For Rehabilitation Organizations: Finding What You Need" (T. Backer); "Similarities In Cognitive Development Of Severely Physically Handicapped and Younger Regular…
Descriptors: Braille, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Computer Assisted Instruction
Council for Educational Technology, London (England). – 1981
Used as an additional aid by the teacher, microelectronics can assist mentally and physically handicapped children to meet educational objectives that have been specifically agreed upon for the individual child. Microelectronics can help deaf children develop speech production, communication skills, and grammar and sentence construction;…
Descriptors: Blindness, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Developed Nations