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

Alliance For Technology Access

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0897934342 ISBN 13: 9780897934343

Publisher: Hunter House, 2004

Synopsis

Today's technology is redefining human potential. Current computer hardware and software can create new ways for people with any kind of a disability to interact with the world. In this book the Alliance for Technology Access, a coalition of the foremost experts in the country, many of whom experience the disabilities they address, brings together the latest information and straightforward approaches to exploring technology options, including:

** Guidance and support in building an assistive technology plan
** Worksheets and other tools to help with planning and decision making
** Information specific to life situations that impact decisions and direction
** How to make use of conventional, assistive, and information technologies
** Real-life stories of people with disabilities using technology successfully
** A "toolbox" section with 150 pages of information about current specific technologies
** 100 pages of Helpful Resources and References

See Publishing History for a description of specific changes in this 4th edition

About this title

Review

"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)

Edition details

• Publisher: Hunter House
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0897934342
• ISBN 13: 9780897934343
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 384