Journal of Assistive Technologies: Volume 2 Issue 3

Editorial

Chris Abbott

Exploring the technology experiences of disabled learners in higher education: challenges for the use and development of participatory research methods

Jane Seale, Mike Wald, E Draffan

There is a need for more in‐depth exploration of the e‐learning experiences of disabled learners in higher education, taking into account the complex relationship between learners…

ICT and inclusive education in primary schools ‐ pupils with motor disabilities

Jane Brodin, Peg Lindstrand

This paper is based on a study aimed at ascertaining whether information and communication technology (ICT) can be used as an integrating link for children with motor disabilities…

A new screen scanning system based on clustering screen objects

Pradipta Biswas, Peter Robinson

Many physically challenged users cannot interact with a computer through a conventional keyboard and mouse. They may interact with a computer through one or two switches with the…

Communication with symbols: from the web to the internet and beyond

Jonathan Chetwynd

How are we to engage people with low literacy in the burgeoning development of the internet? It is well documented that a large minority of the population is functionally…

Puppetry, a language of integration

Caroline Astell‐Burt

This paper looks at how technology can increase inclusion and integration in puppetry, and whether such use undermines artistic integrity. It looks at puppetry as a technology and…

ReacTickles Global: Can mobile technologies encourage playful social interaction?

Wendy Keay‐Bright

This report describes the early design stages of ReacTickles Global, a new phase of the Reactive Colours project that is being developed collaboratively with designers from the…

Perspectives of ICT in special education: potential and possibilities of WEB 2.0 and social software Report of a workshop at the Knowledge Media Research Center, Tübingen, Germany in June 2008

Peter Zentel, Andreas Lingnau, Ulrike Cress

Individualised telecare and electronic assistive technologies to support vulnerable people

Peter King, Gareth Williams

Telecare services are now available across the UK but few have the technical expertise necessary to prescribe and provide the bespoke solutions that may be required to support…

Telecare service report for Herefordshire

David Rainbow

Telecare services in Herefordshire have taken off at a considerable pace since the provision of the Preventative Technology Grant. Over 600 people have received a service, the…

The TATE [Through Assistive Technology to Employment] Project: Outcomes of the TATE Project for people with learning disabilities and staff

Stephen Beyer, Andrea Meek, Mark Kilsby, Jonathan Perry

This research looked at the TATE [Through Assistive Technology to Employment] Project and its delivery of ICT/AT to people with learning disabilities. It tested whether the…