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Connecting AAC devices to the world of information technology.

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Caves, K; Shane, HC; DeRuyter, F
Published in: Assist Technol
2002

Modern day information technology (IT) is converging around wireless networks. It is now possible to check E-mail and view information from the World Wide Web from commercially available mobile phones. For individuals with disabilities, the ability to access multiple and different types of information not only promises convenience, but also can help to promote independence and facilitate access to public and private information systems. There are many barriers to access for people with disabilities, including technological hurdles, security, privacy, and access to these emerging wireless technologies. However, legislation, advocacy, standards, and research and development can ensure that users of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology have access to these technologies. This article provides a historical context for the field of AAC and IT development, a review of the current state of these technologies, a glimpse of the potential of wireless information access for the lives of AAC users, and a description of some of the barriers and enablers to making access available to users of AAC and assistive technologies.

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Assist Technol

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ISSN

1040-0435

Publication Date

2002

Volume

14

Issue

1

Start / End Page

81 / 89

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • United States
  • Telecommunications
  • Rehabilitation
  • Public Policy
  • Humans
  • Computer Communication Networks
  • Communication Aids for Disabled
  • 4203 Health services and systems
  • 4201 Allied health and rehabilitation science
  • 1303 Specialist Studies in Education
 

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Caves, K., Shane, H. C., & DeRuyter, F. (2002). Connecting AAC devices to the world of information technology. Assist Technol, 14(1), 81–89. https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2002.10132057
Caves, Kevin, Howard C. Shane, and Frank DeRuyter. “Connecting AAC devices to the world of information technology.Assist Technol 14, no. 1 (2002): 81–89. https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2002.10132057.
Caves K, Shane HC, DeRuyter F. Connecting AAC devices to the world of information technology. Assist Technol. 2002;14(1):81–9.
Caves, Kevin, et al. “Connecting AAC devices to the world of information technology.Assist Technol, vol. 14, no. 1, 2002, pp. 81–89. Pubmed, doi:10.1080/10400435.2002.10132057.
Caves K, Shane HC, DeRuyter F. Connecting AAC devices to the world of information technology. Assist Technol. 2002;14(1):81–89.
Journal cover image

Published In

Assist Technol

DOI

ISSN

1040-0435

Publication Date

2002

Volume

14

Issue

1

Start / End Page

81 / 89

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • United States
  • Telecommunications
  • Rehabilitation
  • Public Policy
  • Humans
  • Computer Communication Networks
  • Communication Aids for Disabled
  • 4203 Health services and systems
  • 4201 Allied health and rehabilitation science
  • 1303 Specialist Studies in Education