Making Microcomputers Accessible to Blind Persons.

Ruconich, Sandra K.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ345576

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Publication Date: 1986

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Making Microcomputers Accessible to Blind Persons.

Ruconich, Sandra K.; And Others

Journal of Special Education Technology, v8 n1 p37-46 Sum 1986

The article considers advantages and limitations of tactile, auditory, and visual means of microcomputer access for blind students. Discussed are electronic braille, paper braille, the Optacon, synthesized speech, and enlarged print. Improved multimedia access technology is predicted for the future. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Blindness, Braille, Elementary Secondary Education, Large Type Materials, Microcomputers, Multimedia Instruction, Sensory Aids, Tactile Adaptation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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