Working Together: People with Disabilities and Computer Technology

This video presentation provides an overview of adaptive technology and computer applications for people with disabilities. High school and college students with a wide variety of disabilities share their experiences using computers and demonstrate the technology used. This video can be used to train teachers, computer lab staff, students with disabilities and their advocates about how everyone can operate computers. The presentation is open-captioned and audio-described to assure access to the content for viewers who are deaf or blind, respectively (Run Time: ~13:55 minutes).

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Publications

The publication that accompanies this video is also entitled Working Together: People with Disabilities and Computer Technology. It includes additional content regarding this topic as well as useful Web resources.

Information about some of the speakers in the video can be found in the brochure entitled Working Together: People with Disabilities and Computer Technology Meet the Speakers in the Video.

Videos and Publications about Technology for Specific Disabilities

Working Together: Computers and People with Learning Disabilities - students and workers with learning disabilities demonstrate computer-based tools and strategies.
Working Together: Computers and People with Mobility Impairments - people with mobility impairments demonstrate computer access technology.
Working Together: Computers and People with Sensory Impairments - people with visual and hearing impairments demonstrate computer technology for school and work.

A copy of this video presentation in DVD format may be purchased by printing out and submitting the DO-IT Videos, Books, and Training Materials Order Form.

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