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Bunning, Karen; Heath, Becky; Minnion, Andy – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Project @pple (Access & Participation for People with intellectual disability in Learning Environments) was about exploring the terms on which young people with intellectual disability access and participate with e-Learning and the Web. The current study is one of a number of related studies. It explores the culture of information and…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Young Adults, Internet, Empowerment
Kushler, Cliff – 1998
This paper describes the development of a new technique for augmentative and alternative communication text input, commercially known as T9. T9 stands for "typing with 9 keys." The basic T9 technology is designed so that 3 or 4 letters are printed on each of 7 keys, and an 8th key is used as an unambiguous "space" key. Each keystroke designating a…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Interpersonal Communication
Robinson, Deann A.; Attix, Gerald V. – 1998
This paper describes how Alameda High School in California is using the Speaking Dynamically Pro v2.0 software by Mayer-Johnson to help 13 special education students (ages 14-18) communicate and make the world more accessible. The students have a range of disabilities and skill levels. This computer program enables the students to make choices,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled)