Talking Word Processors and Text Editing for Visually Impaired Children: A Pilot Case Study.

Beevers, R.; Hallinan, P.

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ERIC Number: EJ425727

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Publication Date: 1990

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Talking Word Processors and Text Editing for Visually Impaired Children: A Pilot Case Study.

Beevers, R.; Hallinan, P.

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v84 n10 p552-55 Dec 1990

An Amiga 500 microcomputer with a talking word processor was used by an Australian visually impaired elementary school pupil, to provide an alternative to braille in using text and writing. This article reviews the relevant literature, explores the challenges and limitations posed by the technology, and offers a case study of the student and her work. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Artificial Speech, Case Studies, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Demonstration Programs, Editing, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Microcomputers, Teaching Methods, Verbal Stimuli, Visual Impairments, Word Processing, Writing (Composition)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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