Without specialized “access technology,” blind students are precluded from full access to microcomputers. Research on multimedia access to microcomputers has explored tactile, auditory, and visual means of access. This article considers the advantages and limitations of these means and related equipment, and concludes with a look into the future of computer access technology.
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