Description |
xi, 301 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
Contents |
Foreword / Richard Douglas -- 1. Legislative Foundation of Assistive Technology Policy in the United States / Joseph F. Wallace, Karen F. Flippo, J. Michael Barcus and Michael M. Behrmann -- 2. Development of Assistive Technology Systems: Evaluation of Federal Initiative / Becky Hayward, Michael D. Tashjian and Paul Wehman -- 3. Virginia Systems Change: Case Study / Kenneth Knorr, Susan Urofsky and Joseph Ashley -- 4. Augmentative Communication / Theresa L. Tanchak and Catherine Sawyer -- 5. Mobility: Getting to Where You Want to Go / Beth Bader Gilson and Diane S. Huss -- 6. Assistive Technology for Individuals with Sensory Impairments / Rustie Rothstein and Jane M. Everson -- 7. Assistive Technology Applications and Strategies for School System Personnel / Katherine J. Inge and Jayne Shepherd -- 8. Adaptive Environments in the Workplace / Jo Ann Sowers |
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9. Making Sports and Recreation Activities Accessible: Assistive Technology and Other Accommodation Strategies / M. Sherril Moon, Debra Hart, Cheska Komissar and Robin Friedlander -- 10. Assistive Technology Training / Michael M. Behrmann -- 11. Staff Development for Assistive Technology Personnel / Katherine J. Inge, Karen F. Flippo and J. Michael Barcus -- 12. Creative Financing of Assistive Technology / Joseph F. Wallace -- 13. Community Services / Sarah Oliver and Cindy L. Richardson -- 14. The User's Perspective of Assistive Technology / Ed Turner, Chris Barrett, Ann Cutshall, Bryan K. Lacy, Jean Keiningham and Mary Kay Webster |
Analysis |
Handicapped persons Equipment |
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Handicapped persons Equipment |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
People with disabilities -- Services for.
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Self-help devices for people with disabilities.
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Self-Help Devices.
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Disabled Persons.
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Author |
Barcus, J. Michael, 1952-
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Flippo, Karen F., 1947-
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Inge, Katherine J., 1953-
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LC no. |
94047585 64044519 |
ISBN |
1557661898 (recycled paper) |
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