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ERIC Number: EJ431336
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-0145-482X
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A Computerized System for Workplace Design for Visually Impaired Workers.
Chen, J-G; Hou, C-A
Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v85 n5 p232-33 May 1991
VITAL (Vision Impaired Task and Assignment Lexicon) is an integrated computerized system that performs workplace design tasks for visually impaired workers. VITAL consists of three modules: ergonomics consultation, disability index, and work measurement. Evaluation indicated that VITAL could be used as a tool to help nonprofessional vocational rehabilitators perform workplace design tasks. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer System Design, Human Factors Engineering, Man Machine Systems, Microcomputers, Summative Evaluation, Visual Impairments, Vocational Rehabilitation, Work Environment
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Evaluative
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Audience: Practitioners; Administrators
Language: English
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