I think this is one of the next frontiers this group should
advocate for - the inclusion of the disabled in the Palm
community.  While there is the Parrot type device for the
blind it is not as comprehensive as the Palm.   I do not know
what accommodations there are for those with motor impairments.
 Why don't
we as a group send a communication to Palm and see what
they are doing for the disabled - or to the other PDA groups?
New research topic, the beat goes on...

on 7/8/01 6:27 AM, Prof Norm Coombs at [log in to unmask] wrote:

> Hello:
> I just read an article online that states that U. Min. will require all
> incoming Freshmen to purchase a handheld computer.
>
> If so, what accomodations are being made for students who are disabled,
> blind or very low vision or motor impaired and cannot use a handheld????
>
> Letting them avoid the requirement is probably not a good enough
> accomodation as I assume the device is to provide access to something and
> providing an equal access will be necessary.
>
> Any feedback is appreciated.
>
> Norman


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