Chapter 1
Visual Impairment and the Workplace
Offers an overview of employment laws and the basics about the provision
of reasonable accommodations.
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1 |
Chapter 2
Low Tech Access Solutions
Think providing workplace accommodations is going to be expensive? Think
again. This section demonstrates how inexpensive - sometimes even free-of-charge
access solutions can be just as effective as more expensive, high tech
ones.
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15 |
Chapter 3
Computer Based Assistive Technologies
Learn about the exciting new hardware and software products that make it
possible for people with blindness or low vision to gain independent access
to the personal computer - and to jobs!
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38 |
Chapter 4
Assistive Technology and the Multi-User Network
Learn how to incorporate assistive technologies into your networked system.
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62 |
Chapter 5
From Theory to Practice:
Some Real-Life Workplace Accommodations
Brief case studies show the low- and high-tech aids and devices that make
it possible for visually impaired people to work effectively and independently
in a variety of positions.
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78 |
Appendix A
Blindness and Low Vision Websites |
90 |
Appendix B
Manufacturers/Vendors of Assistive Technologies |
97 |
Appendix C
Selecting an Appropriate Assistive Technology System (forthcoming) |
103 |
Appendix D
Glossary of Terms |
108 |
