Completely updated, with 40 percent new material, this is an indispensable guide for people with disabilities who wish to improve their lives through computer technology. It lists what's available and how best to use it; provides names of organizations, vendors, and online resources; and tells the stories of real people of all ages who are using technology successfully.
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"I loved this book for demystifying assistive technology. It makes accessible computers ... accessible!" -- Inside MS (National MS Society), Vol. 23, Issue 3, June-July 2005)
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If you are a person with disabilities or have some functional limitation, there are so many tools and resources available to help you achieve your potential. But where to start? Start with this book by the Alliance for Technology Access! From establishing a vision of how your life to be, to giving you step-by-step instructions for creating a plan, to educating you about technology tools that are available, to describing your legal rights, this book has it all. I know of dozens of people for whom this book has opened doors they barely had dreamed of.
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I used this book to teach some college classes helping candidates to understand how resistive technology helps people with disabilities.
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Back in 2000 I was in an AT class and this was one of our textbooks, needless to say things have changed in the AT world and I was so happy to find this updated version, I hope that it is upgraded again soon. I realized how full of information it really is. Easy reading not difficult for anyone.
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alternative communication products, abbreviation expansion programs, reading comprehension programs, electronic pointing devices, word prediction programs, alternate keyboards, magnification programs, electronic reference tools, screen magnification software, talking word processors, inserting your name, typing aids, blank subject line, assistive technology, adapted toys, alternate input, switch software, macro programs, selecting technology, speech synthesizers, access utilities, screen readers, adults with disabilities, optical character recognition software, living aids Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Computer Resources, Cost Range, Tech Act, Rehabilitation Act, Don Johnston, Disabilities Act, Freedom Scientific, Prentke Romich Company, Pulse Data, Alternate Output, Processing Aids, Useful Preparation, Gus Communications, People Some, United States, Disabilities Worksheet, Might Encounter Solutions Explore, Possible Tools, Disabilities Education Act, Apple Computer, Universal Access, Zygo Industries, Lions Club, Vision Solutions New!
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alternative communication products, abbreviation expansion programs, reading comprehension programs, electronic pointing devices, word prediction programs, alternate keyboards, magnification programs, electronic reference tools, screen magnification software, talking word processors, inserting your name, typing aids, blank subject line, assistive technology, adapted toys, alternate input, switch software, macro programs, selecting technology, speech synthesizers, access utilities, screen readers, adults with disabilities, optical character recognition software, living aids Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Computer Resources, Cost Range, Tech Act, Rehabilitation Act, Don Johnston, Disabilities Act, Freedom Scientific, Prentke Romich Company, Pulse Data, Alternate Output, Processing Aids, Useful Preparation, Gus Communications, People Some, United States, Disabilities Worksheet, Might Encounter Solutions Explore, Possible Tools, Disabilities Education Act, Apple Computer, Universal Access, Zygo Industries, Lions Club, Vision Solutions New!
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- Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities by Diane P. Bryant in Back Matter
- Special Educational Needs and the Internet: Issues for the Inclusive Classroom by Chris Abbott in Back Matter
- Reflections from a Unicorn by Richard D. Creech in Back Matter
- Independent Living: The Right To Be Equal Citizens by Sarah Gillinson in Back Matter
- Preparing Staff to Serve Patrons With Disabilities: A How-To-Do-It Manual (How to Do It Manuals for Librarians) by Courtney Deines-Jones in Back Matter
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