Computer Access for People With Disabilities: A Human Factors Approach - Couverture rigide

Simpson, Richard C.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1466553715 ISBN 13 : 9781466553712

Editeur : CRC Press Inc, 2013

Synopsis

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. The text covers text entry devices, pointing devices, switch access, automatic speech recognition, and web accessibility. The book draws on research from the fields of rehabilitation engineering, occupational therapy, and human-computer interaction (HCI) and emphasizes fundamental concepts and principles that remain true regardless of which specific operating system or product is being used.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

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

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

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. Originally developed for a masters-level course on computer access for rehabilitation engineers and rehabilitation counselors, it provides practical guidance on how to provide computer access services and sufficient background knowledge to allow the reader to interpret the research literature. Presents technology for individuals with physical, cognitive, and sensory impairments, and for older adults Covers text entry devices, pointing devices, switch access, automatic speech recognition, and web accessibility Emphasizes fundamental concepts and principles that remain true regardless of which specific operating system or product is being used Draws on research from the fields of rehabilitation engineering, occupational therapy, and human-computer interaction (HCI)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CRC Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1466553715
• ISBN 13: 9781466553712
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 307
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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