The Benefits of and Barriers to Computer Use for Individuals Who Are Visually Impaired.

Gerber, Elaine

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ERIC Number: EJ676176

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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The Benefits of and Barriers to Computer Use for Individuals Who Are Visually Impaired.

Gerber, Elaine

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v97 n9 p1-28 Sep 2003

Data are presented from four focus groups of adult assistive technology (AT) computer users with visual impairments. Participants cited the benefits of using assistive technology with computers at work. Barriers to computer use included lack of training and accessible training materials and dependence on assistance from sighted people. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adult Education, Assistive Technology, Computer Attitudes, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Employment, Needs Assessment, Training Methods, Visual Impairments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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