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Download full textRatanasit, Dan; Moore, Melody M. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 2005
The inability of computer users who are visually impaired to access graphical user interfaces (GUIs) has led researchers to propose approaches for adapting GUIs to auditory interfaces, with the goal of providing access for visually impaired people. This article outlines the issues involved in nonvisual access to graphical user interfaces, reviews…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Computer Graphics, Access to Computers, Computer Interfaces
Lazzaro, Joseph J. – Technology Review, 1996
Visually impaired users are hampered by current PC software written for graphical user interfaces. Screen readers that vocalize displayed text require standardization that remains missing in the programming industry; the readers cannot interpret many cues in the Windows environment. More programming standards and adaptive technology for computers…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development
Peer reviewedEdwards, Alastair D. N. – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Discusses the history of the graphical user interface (GUI) and the growing realization that adaptations must be made to it lest its visual nature discriminate against nonsighted or sight-impaired users. One of the most popular commercially developed adaptations is to develop sounds that signal the location of icons or menus to mouse users.…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer Peripherals
National Council on Disability, Washington, DC. – 1996
This report investigates the use of the graphical user interface (GUI) in computer programs, the problems it creates for individuals with visual impairments or blindness, and advocacy efforts concerning this issue, which have been targeted primarily at Microsoft, producer of Windows. The report highlights the concerns of individuals with visual…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Advocacy, Blindness
