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ERIC Number: ED296566
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1988-Mar
Pages: 59
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
The Design of a Computer Table for the Physically Handicapped Student.
Fitterman, L. Jeffrey
The paper describes the development of a computer table for physically handicapped students including persons with moderate to severe cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, uncontrolled epilepsy, and paralysis due to physical trauma. The project first reviewed furniture currently available for the physically handicapped and then conducted ergonomic research concerning the design of a computer table for the target population. Also considered were the types of wheel chairs (Amigo, manual driven, electric motor driven) and the physical characteristics of each chair in terms of door clearance, wheel height, arm rest clearance, etc. A pilot study was conducted during a summer school computer literacy class for the physically handicapped to determine the physical access problems encountered by the students and teachers. The final design of the table incorporated the previous research. The paper includes shop drawings, specifications, and design criteria at each decision point. The resulting design is defended in light of the systematically identified criteria. Appendixes provide data on tools needed for production, wood materials needed, hardware needed, and costs of hardware and materials (total cost $289.74). (Author/DB)
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A