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Ollie, Phyllis A.; Ryder, Ramela – 1983
The paper discusses ways in which the Apple II plus and Apple IIe computers can be adapted to become highly effective tools in the education of the physically/multiply handicapped student. The role of word processing programs as communication aids, alternative input and output devices, and innovative software programs is examined. Among the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Electromechanical Aids, Equipment
Southgate, Tim; And Others – Special Education: Forward Trends, 1983
The application of microtechnology in a school for multiply handicapped children is explained to include a language arts program stressing sentence formation and letter matching, production of artificial speech, and communication aids for physically impaired children. Adaptations for severe physical involvement and for visual impairments are…
Descriptors: Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Language Arts
Peer reviewedTodman, John; And Others – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1993
This paper describes preliminary development of a microcomputer system to facilitate extended conversation on a broad topic for people of normal intelligence who are physically disabled and lack speech. The paper concludes that, with prestorage and preorganization of potential speech acts, satisfactory computer-assisted, real-time conversations…
Descriptors: Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Computer Oriented Programs, Connected Discourse
Regen, Shari S.; Chen, Ching-chih – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1984
Provides overview of recent technological developments in microcomputer technology for the physically disabled, including discussion of view expansion, "talking terminals," voice recognition, and price and convenience of micro-based products. Equipment manufacturers and training centers for the physically disabled are listed and microcomputer…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Deafness, Electronic Equipment
Download full textBehrmann, Mike; Lahm, Liz – 1983
The ability of at-risk and handicapped infants and toddlers to interact with microcomputers was studied. One research phase focused on the parameters (motor, language, and cognitive developmental levels) for using the microcomputer. The overall project examines eight levels of use culminating in using a menu driven program for making choices to…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction, Developmental Stages, Early Experience
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
