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Lazzaro, Joseph J. – Technology Review, 1996
Visually impaired users are hampered by current PC software written for graphical user interfaces. Screen readers that vocalize displayed text require standardization that remains missing in the programming industry; the readers cannot interpret many cues in the Windows environment. More programming standards and adaptive technology for computers…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development
Peer reviewedBoyd, 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)
