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ERIC Number: EJ311876
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Constraints on Microcomputer Access for Visually Impaired Persons.
Young, Michael F.
Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v78 n9 p426-27 Nov 1984
Six constraints on equal opportunity for visually impaired persons to access microcomputers include abscence of (1) standard computer braille code, (2) a standard system for the audio encoding of braille, (3) a means for accessing unique disk-operating system copy-protected programs, (4) reasonably priced equipment, (5) an interactive tactile graphics display, and (6) specially designed software. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers, Visual Impairments
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom
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Language: English
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Note: Special Issue: Microcomputers.