Download or read book Communication Control and Computer Access for Disabled and Elderly Individuals Switches and environmental controls written by Dale Bengston and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of a series of three resource guides concerned with communication, control, and computer access for disabled and elderly individuals, the directory focuses on switches and environmental controls. The book's three chapters each cover products with the same primary function. Cross reference indexes allow access to listings of products by function, input/output feature, and by computer model. Switches are listed separately by input/output features. Typically provided for each product are an illustration, the product name, vendor, size, weight, power source, connector type, cost, and a description. The first chapter describes switches and controls including those marketed as separate devices and intended to be used with a wide range of communication or control aids. The second chapter presents environmental controls which control some other device in the person's environment including page turners, telephone dialers, and remote appliance switches. The last chapter reviews call, monitoring, and memory systems among which are special call buzzers, adaptations to hospital call systems, telephone emergency call systems, activity monitors for elderly or disabled persons, and memory aids or reminder systems. Appendixes include a list of additional sources of information, a glossary, addresses of manufacturers listed with their products, and an alphabetical listing of all products in the 3-book series. (DB)
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Download or read book Communication Control and Computer Access for Disabled and Elderly Individuals Communication aids written by Dale Bengston and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of a series of three resource guides concerned with communication, control, and computer access for disabled and elderly individuals, the directory focuses on communication aids. The book's six chapters each cover products with the same primary function. Cross reference indexes allow access to listings of products by function, input/output features, and by computer model. Switches are listed separately by input/output features. Provided for each product is usually an illustration, the product name, vendor, size, weight, power source, cost, and a description. The first chapter covers speech aids (prosthetic and orthotic aids to oral speech, such as artificial larynges and speech amplifiers); the second covers pointing and typing aids (headsticks, mouthsticks, handsplints, lightbeam headpointers, and other devices for facilitating an individual's ability to point or press keys); the third describes electronic training and communication initiation aids; the fourth reviews non-electronic communication aids; the fifth covers electronic communication and writing aids; and the last chapter considers telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD's)--devices specifically designed for deaf individuals to communicate over phone lines using ASCII, Baudot, touchtones, or synthetic speech. Appendixes include a list of additional sources of information, a glossary, addresses of manufacturers listed with their products, and an alphabetical listing of all products in the three-book series. (DB)
Download or read book Communication Control and Computer Access for Disabled and Elderly Individuals written by Dale Bengston and published by Trace Research and Development Center Waisman Center. This book was released on 1987 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Grant G008300045"--Resourcebook 3, doc. resume.
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Download or read book Communication Control and Computer Access for Disabled and Elderly Individuals ResourceBook 4 written by Peter A. Borden and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This update to the three-volume first edition of the "Rehab/Education ResourceBook Series" describes special software and products pertaining to communication, control, and computer access, designed specifically for the needs of disabled and elderly people. The 22 chapters cover: speech aids; pointing and typing aids; training and communication initiation aids; non-electronic communication aids; electronic communication and writing aids; telecommunication devices for the deaf; switches and controls; environmental controls; call, monitoring, and memory systems; modifications for standard keyboards; alternate inputs usable with all software; input devices usable with only some software; input adapters for computers; alternate display systems usable with all software; Braille printers and tactile display components; speech synthesizers; administration and management software; assessment software; education, training, and therapy software; recreation software; and personal tools or aids. Each entry lists the product and vendor's name, computers for which the product is available, a photograph (if available), and a short description. Appendix A lists other resources, such as computer assessment and training programs, newsletters, publications, service centers, etc., and Appendix B contains a glossary. (JDD)
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Download or read book Trace ResourceBook written by Peter A. Borden and published by Trace Research&Development Ctr. This book was released on 1993 with total page 937 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume lists and describes products pertaining to assistive and rehabilitative technologies in the areas of communication, control, and computer access, as well as special software. Part 1, covering communication for individuals with disabilities, includes products designed as aids to both electronic and nonelectronic communication. It includes aids that supplement speech or replace speech, as well as products that help with the process of nonspeech communication. Part 2, covering the area of control, includes special switches plus environmental controls and calling devices. Part 3 lists products which provide disabled people with access to computers, such as keyboard modifications, alternate inputs, input adapters, alternate display systems, braille printers, and speech synthesizers. Part 4 describes special software written specifically for the needs of people with disabilities and professionals who work with them, addressing the areas of administration and management, assessment, education and training, recreation, and personal tools. For each product, information provided includes vendor's name, basic facts, a photograph (if available and relevant), and a short description of the product's functions and capabilities. Several indexes list products by their functions, input and output features, computer, and manufacturer. (JDD)
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