Selecting Assistive Technology for Greater Independence

This article discusses a systematic method for selecting assistive technology that enhances or enables people with visual impairments to perform literacy skills. The method identifies critical tasks, personal preferences and abilities, and the relationship of visual, auditory, or tactile media needs...

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Published in:RE:view (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 2001-03, Vol.33 (1), p.21
Main Authors: Lueck, Amanda Hall, Dote-Kwan, Jamie, Senge, Jeffrey C, Clarke, Linda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Assistive Devices (for Disabled)
Children
Decision Making
Disabled persons
Educational Technology
Equipment and supplies
Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation Methods
Eye-hand coordination
Literacy
Motor ability
Reading Comprehension
Selection Tools
Statistics
Study and teaching
Thinking Skills
United States
Visual acuity
Visual Impairments
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Summary:This article discusses a systematic method for selecting assistive technology that enhances or enables people with visual impairments to perform literacy skills. The method identifies critical tasks, personal preferences and abilities, and the relationship of visual, auditory, or tactile media needs to the critical tasks and personal preferences. (Contains three references.) (CR)
ISSN:0899-1510
1940-4018