Title :
Leveling the playing field-a technology approach [Hypercard application]
Author :
Nolander, John ; Allain, D. ; Welch, Thomas
Author_Institution :
Pine Creek Consulting, Rome, NY, USA
Abstract :
Hypercard applications for the Apple Macintosh provide a powerful tool in assisting disabled persons. This system maximizes the use of Hypercard and the intuitive nature of the Macintosh interface to provide a business information management system for an individual who is learning disabled, severely dyslexic and functionally illiterate. It uses icons, voice overlays, and consumer involvement in development to create a comprehensive, functional business information management system. The approach is readily transferrable to assist other persons with different disabilities in business and life management activities
Keywords :
Apple computers; handicapped aids; hypermedia; management information systems; software packages; Apple Macintosh; Hypercard; Macintosh interface; business information management system; consumer involvement; disabled persons; functionally illiterate; icons; learning disabled; severely dyslexic; voice overlays; Application software; Business; Computer graphics; Costs; Energy management; Graphical user interfaces; Information management; Power system management; Programming profession; User interfaces;
Conference_Titel :
Computing Applications to Assist Persons with Disabilities, 1992., Proceedings of the Johns Hopkins National Search for
Conference_Location :
Laurel, MD
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2730-1
DOI :
10.1109/CAAPWD.1992.217437
