Discusses the use of computer technology to overcome or minimize physical problems with speech, learning impairments, paralysis, and other disabilities.

Tells how to use the computer technology that now exists to overcome orinimize physical problems with speech, learning impairments, paralysis, andther disabilities.

Current computer hardware and software can give people with any kind of disability new ways to interact with the world. In this book, The Alliance for Technology Access brings together user-friendly support, information, and up-to-date answers to all your questions including how to make use of conventional, assistive, and information technologies; real-life stories about people of all ages and disabilities who are using technology successfully; a "toolbox" section with the latest computer technology, including screen enhancements, speech synthesizers, and customized keyboards; and a full list of support organizations, vendors, publications, and online resources to contact for more information. This second edition includes hundreds of new and updated listings in the resource section.

Ideal for anyone who owns or makes websites: from the freelance web professional to the corporate in-house design and development department, as well as all companies and government policy makers involved in the development and maintenance of web sites for their institutions, and organizations that provide web-based services to the public. Provides practical techniques for developing completely accessible web sites with a quick reference guide to accessible web site design. This book is for all Web professionals looking for an intuitive route to adding dynamic content from databases to their sites, assuming only HTML. No theory; no philosophy – just techniques and solutions. For web professionals creating.

Today's technology is redefining human potential. Current computer hardware and software can create new ways for people with any kind of a disability to interact with the world. In this book the Alliance for Technology Access, a coalition of the foremost experts in the country, many of whom experience the disabilities they address, brings together the latest information and straightforward approaches to exploring technology options, including: ** Guidance and support in building an assistive technology plan ** Worksheets and other tools to help with planning and decision making ** Information specific to life situations that impact decisions and direction ** How to make use of conventional, assistive, and information technologies ** Real-life stories of people with disabilities using technology successfully ** A "toolbox" section with 150 pages of information about current specific technologies ** 100 pages of Helpful Resources and References See Publishing History for a description of specific changes in this 4th edition

Tells how to use the computer technology that now exists to overcome or minimize physical problems with speech, learning impairments, paralysis, and other disabilities.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2006, held in Linz, Austria, in July 2006. The 193 revised contributions presented were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in the book. The papers evaluate how various fields in computer science can contribute to helping people with various kinds of disabilities and impairment.