Adaptive Technologies for Learning and Work Environments - Softcover

American Library Association

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0838908047 ISBN 13: 9780838908044

Publisher: ALA Editions, 2010

Synopsis

The project manager of the Adaptive Technology Program at the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind in Boston explains how adaptive technology can facilitate independence for those with disabilities of all types, and rates some 200 assistive products. Appends useful information for the disabled and those who need to be knowledgeable about the American with Disabilities Act, computer keyboard shortcuts, general and disability-specific products and resources, and disability rights laws. No date is given for the first edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

About the Author

Joseph J. Lazzaro is director of the Adaptive Technology Program at the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind in Baston, which provides rehabilitation engineering services and consulting on assistive technology. In this capacity, he recommends, installs, and trains consumers on computers equipped with assistive systems for visually impaired workers and students. He is the author of Adapting PCs for Disabilities and has written for such publications as Byte, the New York Times, IEEE Spectrum, and Computer Shopper. Lazzaro is also an online instructor with Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI), a group dedicated to providing training and resources on assistive technology, and maintains a web site at joelazzaro.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0838908047
• ISBN 13: 9780838908044
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 204