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Download full textVanderheiden, 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
Vanderheiden, Gregg C. – Exceptional Education Quarterly, 1984
The article describes basic approaches to providing augmentative communication modes for severely physically handicapped students. Aspects of selection techniques (direct selection, scanning, multisignal), levels of implementation (such as fully independent and portable aids), and comparisons of flexibility, cost, speed, independence, maintenance,…
Descriptors: Communication Aids (for Disabled), Electromechanical Aids, Physical Disabilities, Severe Disabilities
Vanderheiden, Gregg C.; Harris-Vanderheiden, Deberah – Bureau Memorandum, 1977
Descriptors: Expressive Language, Ideography, Language Aids, Mental Retardation
Vanderheiden, Gregg C.; Brandenburg, S. – 1986
This toy modification note presents illustrated instructions on how to build a battery interrupter that permits on/off control of battery-operated toys without modification of the toys themselves. The device allows for a separate control switch which can be custom designed to fit a handicapped user's needs. Information on the construction and use…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Construction (Process), Electric Batteries, Illustrations
Peer reviewedVanderheiden, Gregg C. – American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1987
This reprint of a journal article focuses on the use of computers and other personal assistive devices by disabled persons. Topics covered include: a perspective on the use of advanced technology; distinction between technological appliances which provide benefits to the individual independent of the individual's skill level, versus tools which…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Certification, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Delivery Systems
Vanderheiden, Gregg C.; And Others – 1988
Described are toy modifications which enable handicapped individuals to operate battery-powered toys. A battery interrupter is explained as a device which fits between the batteries in a toy and provides the ability to have a separate on-off switch which can be custom designed to fit a handicapped user's needs. Construction and use of three types…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Construction (Process), Electric Batteries, Electromechanical Aids
Vanderheiden, Gregg C. – Rehabilitation World, 1983
The paper explores the spectrum of communication needs of physically handicapped individuals, focusing on six basic areas: (1) conversation, (2) messaging, (3) portable writing needs, (4) workstation writing, (5) access to computers and information processing equipment, and (6) access to controls and control panels needed for daily living or…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Individual Needs
