Assistive Devices for Use with Personal Computers. Reference Circular No. 98-01.

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Title: Assistive Devices for Use with Personal Computers. Reference Circular No. 98-01.
Language: English
Authors: Library of Congress, Washington, DC. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 39
Publication Date: 1998
Document Type: Reference Materials - Bibliographies
Reference Materials - Directories/Catalogs
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computers, Disabilities, Information Sources, Input Output Devices, Technology
Geographic Terms: U.S.; District of Columbia
Abstract: The devices listed in this reference circular are designed to assist people with visual or physical disabilities to access information displayed on a computer screen. These devices include screen magnifiers, screen readers, web browsers, and devices that convert print into synthetic speech or braille. Section 1 lists available products. Section 2 gives the addresses and telephone numbers of the producers and vendors and Section 3 provides a selective list of 36 books and journal articles that evaluate specific devices. Also included are 16 Internet resources on assistive technology. (DB)
Journal Code: RIENOV1998
Entry Date: 1998
Accession Number: ED420140
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The devices listed in this reference circular are designed to assist people with visual or physical disabilities to access information displayed on a computer screen. These devices include screen magnifiers, screen readers, web browsers, and devices that convert print into synthetic speech or braille. Section 1 lists available products. Section 2 gives the addresses and telephone numbers of the producers and vendors and Section 3 provides a selective list of 36 books and journal articles that evaluate specific devices. Also included are 16 Internet resources on assistive technology. (DB)