This article presents an integrated computerized system, entitled VITAL (Vision Impaired Task and Assignment Lexicon), to perform workplace design tasks for visually impaired workers. VITAL consists of three modules: ergonomics consultation, disability index, and work measurement. Evaluation of the system's performance indicated that VITAL could be used as a tool to help nonprofessional vocational rehabilitators perform workplace design tasks.
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