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From: Amy E Lewington <
a.e.lewington@...>
Date: 2009/6/5
Subject: alternative technology trials
To:
DIS-FORUM@...
apologies for cross-posting
apologies if this is of no interest and/or relevance to you
Re: An Invitation for Young People with Cerebral Palsy
As a research student with cerebral palsy, I am aware of the difficulties of
using some of the conventional computer technologies. As part of my research
degree, the University of Greenwich is currently undertaking a study to
investigate technologies which have the potential to improve computer and
communication access for young people with Cerebral Palsy (without any
additional learning difficulty or disability). From personal experience, I am
aware that such disabilities can make the use of a conventional computer
mouse and keyboard challenging. The study is therefore investigating a range
of alternatives to keyboards and mice which maybe more accessible for young
people with Cerebral Palsy.
As part of this study, I am now seeking voluntary participants, aged between
5 and 20, who would be willing and able to participate in the trials of a number
of alternative technologies under investigation. It is hoped the trials will be
carried in June and July at the Medway campus (Kent, UK).
If you know of a young person with Cerebral Palsy who would like to take part
in this study, please email me:
la46@... for an application form.
Many thanks for your time
Amy E Lewington
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Steve Lee
OSS Watch - supporting open source in education and research
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