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Weir, Sylvia – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1982
Activities using Logo, a programing language, have been successful in helping severely physically disabled students as well as autistic children express themselves. (CL)
Descriptors: Autism, Computer Assisted Instruction, Microcomputers, Physical Disabilities
Lowe-Bell, Sena; And Others – 1985
The paper examines decisionmaking guidelines for devising a microcomputer-aided augmentative communication device for non-vocal severely handicapped students. Four considerations are addressed: (1) candidates for microcomputer-based augmentative communication devices (motor development, sensory abilities, cognitive development); (2) instruction…
Descriptors: Communication Aids (for Disabled), Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers, Physical Disabilities
Parker, James L.; Mercer, R. B. – Exceptional Child, 1987
The article describes the "Ocular Communicator" and its use with a severely physically disabled 14-year-old male. The device is designed for persons who have minimal motor function and employs eye movements for the operation of a printer or computer keyboard. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Electronic Equipment, Eye Movements
Apple Computer, Inc., Cupertino, CA. – 1981
The resource guide discusses applications of personal computers for physically disabled persons. The introductory section reviews how a severely disabled boy has learned to communicate and to play games with his able bodied friends through a personal computer. Part I details systems (such as the microcommunicator and the Handiterm) for…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education, Games
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
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Rushakoff, G. Evan; Lombardino, Linda J. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1983
Explained for educators of severly physically handicapped (SPH) children are basic component parts of the microcomputer system, adaptations for children unable to use a standard keyboard, and applications for communication, academic work, writing, creative arts, recreation, future employment, and young SPH children. Factors educators should…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
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Crocker, D. M. E.; Turner, J. D. – Computers and Education, 1988
Outlines the development of a computer-based means of assessment and training for motorized wheelchair users. Programs designed to run on a BBC microcomputer that allow the ability of a severely handicapped person to be tested are explained; a joystick-controlled wheelchair simulation is described, and its use with children highlighted.…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Children, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation
Horn, Eva; And Others – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 1991
Three nonvocal students (ages 5-8) with severe physical handicaps were trained in scan and selection responses (similar to responses needed for operating augmentative communication systems) using a microcomputer-operated video-game format. Results indicated that all three children showed substantial increases in the number of correct responses and…
Descriptors: Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Skills, Electronic Equipment, Generalization
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
King-Debaun, Pati – 1995
Incorporating augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and microcomputers into whole language learning activities for children with severe physical and speech impairments is discussed. Six typical strategies of whole language programs are reviewed. Ways to provide students with severe disabilities access to these programs are…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Computer Oriented Programs
Brubaker, Cliff, Ed. – 1985
These proceedings represent a cross-section of the results of rehabilitation research across a range of disciplines. The 130 presentations, which deal generally with the exploitation of science and technology in the rehabilitative process, are divided among 21 sessions. Topics of the first 15 sessions are: aids to promote independent vocation and…
Descriptors: Biomechanics, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Oriented Programs, Computers