Computer Resources for People with Disabilities A Guide to Assistive Technologies, Tools and Resources for People of All Ages,9780897934336

Computer Resources for People with Disabilities A Guide to Assistive Technologies, Tools and Resources for People of All Ages

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Edition: 4th
ISBN13: 9780897934336
ISBN10: 0897934334
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-10-14
Publisher(s): Hunter House
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Summary

Tells how to use the computer technology that now exists to overcome orinimize physical problems with speech, learning impairments, paralysis, andther disabilities.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix
Acknowledgments xi
Key Contributors xiii
Introduction 1(6)
Part I: The Search for Solutions 7(156)
Chapter 1: Creating a Vision
8(19)
Why Do I Need a Plan?
Lois Symington, Ph.D.
Chapter 2: Achieving My Goals
27(18)
How Will Technology Help?
Amy G. Dell & Deborah Newton
Chapter 3: Mobilizing My Resources
45(13)
Where Do I Start?
Perrine Dailey & Marcia J. Scherer, Ph.D.
Chapter 4: Selecting Technology
58(32)
What Products Are Best for Me?
Lisa Wahl & Kirsten Haugen
Chapter 5: The Law
90(13)
What Are My Rights?
Robin Stacy
Chapter 6: Funding Strategies
103(16)
How Will I Pay for It All?
Janet Peters
Chapter 7: Budgeting and Buying
119(14)
Where Should I Shop and How Much Will It Cost?
Jane Berliss-Vincent
Chapter 8: Up and Running
133(17)
How Will I Set Up My Equipment and Learn to Use It?
Dennis R. Welton
Chapter 9: Repairs and Upgrades
150(13)
How Do I Keep My Technology Working for Me?
Nancy Story, Janice Fouard, & Kathy Reed
Part II: The Technology Toolbox 163(122)
Using the Technology Toolbox
166(3)
"Ask Yourself": Charts to Determine Your Technology Needs
169(7)
Software Features
176(5)
Product Descriptions: Alternate Input
181(37)
Product Descriptions: Processing Aids
218(15)
Product Descriptions: Alternate Output
233(18)
Specialized Products
251(34)
Part III: Helpful Resources and References 285(92)
Alliance for Technology Access Resource Centers
287(6)
Assistive Technology Act
293(1)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
293(3)
Organizations
296(7)
International Resources
303(4)
Conferences and Other Events
307(2)
Publications
309(6)
Internet Resources
315(7)
Technology Vendors
322(55)
Keyword Index 377(10)
Index 387

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