assistive technology
and
users with disabilities

 
picture of desktop computer The computer can be an incredible tool for assisting the disabled.  Its flexible nature allows data to be entered and displayed in just about any format.  Over-the-counter monitor and keyboard/mouse combinations can be modified, adapted, or simply replaced to suit any user's particular needs.  This web site explores and presents some of the assistive computer technology currently available, with a particular focus on applications to improve access to the world wide web.

 
Visual 
 Number 1 - tech for the blind or low-vision
Number 2 - tech for the hearing impaired
 Hearing
        tech for the blind or low-vision
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       tech for the hearing-impaired
Learning 
 Number 3 - tech for learning disabilities
Number 4 - adaptations for mobility impairment
 Physical
             tech for learning disabilities
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       adaptations for mobility impairment
Language 
 Number 5 - tech for speech/language disabilities
Number 6 - tech for improved internet access
 Internet
               tech for speech disabilities       tech for improved WWW access

 
 


source (bibliography)

Tyrrell, Ted, regional coordinator Special Education Technology BC. Interview by author,
multiple dates in November 1999. Telephone conversations and electronic mail.
 

atom spin animation - e-mail link to peter_tyrrell@telus.net
e-mail peter tyrrell
created with Netscape Composer
November 1999
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