This pamphlet provides information on selection of a personal computer system for individuals with physical disabilities. It is directed toward adults or young adults who need to access such application programs as word processing, database management, and spreadsheets for higher education or vocational purposes. Following a brief description of…

This brief paper considers ways in which people with sensory impairments can benefit from the assistive technology available with computers. Assistive technology practitioners are urged not to focus on the disability, but on the individual's abilities and the tasks to be performed. Explanations of the major sensory disability areas precedes…