REPLAY: HIGHLIGHTS FROM PREVIOUS ISSUES:
    Information Technology and Disabilities Journal

October 2001

ITD, EASI's e-journal has been published for 7 years now and is available
on EASI's Web site. Yet in today's fast-paced life we realize most folk
will read the current issue and seldom dig back into the archives.  These
articles can be very useful and we think many of these articles deserve a
second look from you.  REPLAY will be published periodically with links to
selected previous articles on specific topics.  The entire e-journal is at
http://www.rit.edu/~easi/itd.htm


In this issue -- Selected Science and Math Articles:

A Graphical Calculus Course for Blind Students

  Albert A. Blank, Professor
Computer Science Department, College of Staten Island, CUNY
  Karen Luxton Gourgey
Computer Center for the Visually Impaired Baruch College, CUNY
  Michael E. Kress, Professor
Computer Science Department, College of Staten Island, CUNY

The study of advanced mathematics is prerequisite to higher education in
technical or scientific subjects. For students interested in pursuing
technical careers, mastery of the calculus is fundamental. For blind and
visually impaired college students, the graphical nature of the calculus
poses a formidable hurdle to independent access. In this article, the
authors describe an innovative method of producing accessible tactile
materials for the study of calculus.
Read the article at:  http://www.rit.edu/~easi/itd/itdv01n4/article3.html

Instructional Design that Accommodates Special Learning Needs in Science

    Bonnie Grossen
    University of Oregon
    Mack D. Burke
    University of Oregon

This paper addresses six important teaching strategies for "diverse
learners," students who have backgrounds, foundations, or abilities that
differ from most students. While it encompasses a wide variety of students,
an important segment of this population is students with disabilities. The
ideas presented here have definite value for teachers, service providers
and others who work with students with disabilities. There are also some
valuable program evaluations at the end of the article.
Read this article at: http://www.rit.edu/~easi/itd/itdv05n1-2/article3.html"

  Audio-Assisted Reading: ACCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH PRINT DISABILITIES

  Carol Evans
Graduate Student in School Psychology, University of Utah

This short article focuses on another dimension to using books on tapes -
using recorded books along with texts. This is particularly beneficial for
students with learning disabilities.
Read this article at: http://www.rit.edu/~easi/itd/itdv05n1-2/article5.html

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EASI has two online, anywhere, anytime, courses on accessible information
technology starting on October 29 and running for a month.  CEUs and/or
credit towards the EASI/USM Certificate in Accessible Information
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Beginner Barrier-free Web Design http://easi.cc/workshop.htm

Advanced Barrier-free Web Design: http://easi.cc/workshop.htm

Beginner web has been enriched with special modules to meet the needs of
librarians and of disabled student service staff.

All courses make extensive use of multimedia to help demonstrate the uses
of technology.  All courses provide ample opportunities for interactivity
with instructors and other students.

EASI is the premiere provider of online tutorials on adaptive technologies
and has delivered courses for almost a decade to some 5000 people in over
40 countries.

EASI is eager to serve the needs of schools, colleges and other
institutions wanting to make their information technology systems more
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