Visually Impaired Students Can Use the Internet.

Heinrich, Shannon R.

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ERIC Number: EJ592982

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

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Visually Impaired Students Can Use the Internet.

Heinrich, Shannon R.

NASSP Bulletin, v83 n607 p26-29 May 1999

Screen readers allow visually impaired students to read periodicals online, do research projects, and communicate easily with others via e-mail. However, the growing stress on graphics poses real challenges. Also, screen readers and Braille printers are expensive. Suggestions from two deaf and blind schools are provided. (MLH)

Descriptors: Access to Information, Costs, Electronic Mail, Elementary Secondary Education, Internet, Online Searching, Student Participation, Visual Impairments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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