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ERIC Number: EJ311875
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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The Microcomputer as a Laboratory Aid for Visually Impaired Science Students.
Morrison, Robert C.; Lunney, David
Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v78 n9 p418-25 Nov 1984
The article discusses the importance of instruments in science and technology and describes the development, operations, uses, and software of the Universal Laboratory Training and Research Aid (ULTRA), a portable talking laboratory computer that will enable visually impaired students to perform independently important instrumental measurements and other laboratory experiments. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Computer Software, Laboratory Equipment, Microcomputers, Science Equipment, Science Instruction, Visual Impairments
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Universal Laboratory Training and Research Aid
Note: Special Issue: Microcomputers.