Computer and Web Resources for People With Disabilities: A Guide to Exploring Today's Assistive Technology,9780897933001

Computer and Web Resources for People With Disabilities: A Guide to Exploring Today's Assistive Technology

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Edition: 3rd
ISBN13: 9780897933001
ISBN10: 0897933001
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-03-01
Publisher(s): Pgw
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Summary

Discusses the use of computer technology to overcome or minimize physicalroblems with speech, learning impairments, paralysis, and other disabilities.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix
Preface xi
Important Note to the Reader xii
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction 2(5)
Part I: The Search for Solutions 7(148)
A Millennium Vision
8(4)
Real People and Their Success Stories
12(15)
Setting Your Goals
27(16)
A Review of the Technology Tools
43(20)
Current Laws and Legislation
63(11)
Exploring Your Local Resources
74(8)
Building a Circle of Support
82(11)
Developing Your Funding Strategy
93(13)
Selecting Your Equipment
106(13)
Tips on Buying Your Equipment
119(10)
As You Become More Expert
129(16)
Sharing What You Learn
145(4)
More Thoughts about the Future
149(6)
Part II: The Technology Toolbox 155(108)
Using the Technology Toolbox
158(3)
Ask Yourself... Charts to Determine Your Technology Needs
161(7)
Software Features
168(5)
Product Descriptions: Alternate Input
173(37)
Product Descriptions: Processing Aids
210(18)
Product Descriptions: Alternate Output
228(18)
Specialized Products
246(17)
Part III: Helpful Resources and References 263(90)
Alliance for Technology Access Resource Centers
265(7)
State Tech Act Programs
272(11)
Americans with Disabilities Act
283(3)
Organizations
286(6)
National Conferences
292(3)
Publications
295(7)
Internet Resources
302(6)
Technology Vendors
308(45)
Index 353

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