1st Edition

Computer Access for People with Disabilities A Human Factors Approach

By Richard C. Simpson Copyright 2013
340 Pages
by CRC Press

340 Pages
by CRC Press

339 Pages
by CRC Press

Incorporating Compass Computer Access Assessment software, Computer Access for People with Disabilities: A Human Factors Approach provides the information clinicians need to know in order to provide effective alternative computer access solutions to individuals with disabilities. This book presents technology for individuals with physical, cognitive, and sensory impairments, and for older adults.... Read more

Introduction. Keyboard-Only Access. Switches. Pointing. Text Entry. Techniques for Increasing Text Entry Efficiency. Automatic Speech Recognition. Hearing Impairment. Visual Impairment. Cognitive Impairment. Computer Access for Older Adults. Web Accessibility. Ergonomics. Assessment. Legislation Relevant to Computer Access.

Biography

Richard Simpson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.