wtm@bunker.UUCP (Bill McGarry) (08/02/86)
I am posting the following request on behalf of Mark Hilliard. Please
send all mail directly to Mark if possible (Otherwise I will forward
all mail to him). This request originally appeared in the Handicapped
Digest but I am posting it to the net in hopes of getting more input.
Bill McGarry (Moderator-Handicapped Digest)
Bunker Ramo, Trumbull, CT
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[Article submitted by Mark Hilliard]
I am going to do a survey on what disabled people would most like to see
in the way of software SOLUTIONS that would make access to a system easier
and less time consuming. I will concentrate on physically (inablilty to
use a keyboard) and visual disabilities, but would appreciate input on
ANY disability. All inputs to this survey will be compiled and re-submitted
back to the group for comments. HOPEFULLY these inputs will eventually be
incorporated into software packages being investigated for development
by a new company in New York targeting the 7300 and MS-DOS machines.
Items currently under investigation are:
1. Voice output devices ie DECTALK
2. Trained voice input devices ie INTERSTATE
3. Macro keyboards
4. Total system control via a MOUSE or JOYSTICK
5. Text scanning input devices
6. Head movement detectors
7. ???
Please send any responses to :
!seismo!rochester!kodak!hill
Thanks in advance, I know that very few people have gone out and asked
disabled people for their inputs so every thing submitted will be
publicized for all to see.
Mark Hilliard