NEW GUIDE DESCRIBES HOW TO ADAPT PC'S FOR THE DISABLED

"Adaptive Technologies for Learning and Work Environments" by Joseph J.
Lazzaro is a 250 page illustrated guide on how to adapt personal computers
for individuals with disabilities. The book concentrates on using
computers to access information, which is critical to job and scholastic
performance. The book is intended for individuals with visual, hearing,
motor, and speech impairments. The text is aimed at end users, office
administrators, rehabilitation professionals, librarians, managers,
teachers, human resource specialists, computer consultants, network
administrators, anyone who must provide reasonable accommodation or
adaptive equipment to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The
book discusses speech synthesizers and screen readers, magnification
systems, braille displays and printers, braille translation software,
optical character recognition systems, text telephones, baudot/ascii
modems, assistive listening devices, signaling systems, alternative
keyboards and input devices, voice recognition systems, keyboard
enhancement software, alternative communications systems, environmental
controls, and much more. The text also discusses how to convert an adapted
personal computer into a library of information by linking with local area
networks, accessing online databanks, or using compact disk reference
systems. Included are lists of bulletin boards, online services, CDROM
providers, as well as public access Internet sites. The book also
describes how to select appropriate adaptive hardware and software for any
situation, as well as how to furnish training and technical support.
Sources of financial aid are also presented. Throughout the book, more
than 120 specific adaptive products are described as examples of the
innumerable devices available. Practical, how-to- do-it sections explain
installation procedures and provide examples of how to interface
mainstream and adaptive systems. Extensive appendixes provide names and
addresses of useful resources. These include equipment manufacturers,
conferences, journals and newsletters. A subject and product index is also
included. The book is currently being produced on computer disk for print
impaired users by Recording For The Blind. 

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"ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR LEARNING AND WORK ENVIRONMENTS"
JOSEPH J. LAZZARO
THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
50 EAST HURON STREET
CHICAGO, IL 60611
PHONE: 312-280-5108
ISBN: 0-8389-0615-X, PAGES: 251, PRICE: $35.00 US
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