Archives for May, 2008
Translation The AFB Evaluates Cell Phones. The American Federation for the Blind (AFB) evaluated 11 of the top cell phones on the market to determine the accessibility of today’s cell phones for people who are blind or visually impaired. Owasys 22C allows you to make and receive telephone calls using an easily understood speaking interface. [...]
Translation How We See: The First Steps of Human Vision Newton’s Apple teacher guides: Human Eye. How does the human eye see? How does the eyeball work? Sensitivity for global shape detection Glossary of Lasik Laser Eye Surgery Related Terms What do dogs see?
Translation Artificial Vision System BehindTheMedspeak: BrainPort – See with your tongue and hear and touch as well. NovaVision VRT: Vision Restoration Therapy – addressing vision loss after stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or optic nerve injury Tongue Display Unit (TDU)
Translation About Macular Degeneration from the American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF). Learn about what macular degeneration is, its symptoms & risk factors, treatment options and how to live with or care for someone with the disease. American Macular Degeneration Foundation (AMDF) is committed to the prevention and cure of macular degeneration and offers hope and [...]
Translation Access Technology Tips from the National Federation of the Blind Apple® Accessibility Features Vision built into all Macintosh computers provides adjustable keyboard, an ergonomic mouse, CloseView screen magnification software, Easy Access system software (StickyKeys, SlowKeys, MouseKeys), electronic documentation, key-repeat disable, text-to-speech synthesis and voice recognition (PlainTalk), sticky mouse, and visual alert cues. The VoiceOver [...]
Translation Color Blind Product Resources Glasses for the Color Blind
Translation William’s Syndrome Genetic Disorder Center William’s Syndrome Association William’s Syndrome Comprehensive Web site “Different Minds,” by Robert Finn
Translation STC Usability SIG Topics in Usability: Accessibility STC Usability SIG articles on "Accessibility, Ergonomics, and Special Audiences" at http://www.stcsig.org/usability/topics/ Alertbox: Current Issues in Web Usability Bi-weekly column by Dr. Jakob Nielsen, principal, Nielsen Norman Group Futures Laboratory The Argonne Futures Lab performs basic and applied research in advanced communications, collaboration, and visualization technologies (for [...]
Translation Turner Syndrome Studies by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Health & Human Development Turner Syndrome Society of Canada [Canada] Turner Syndrome Society of the U.S. Turner Syndrome Support Society [United Kingdom] Turner Syndrome from the Turner Center, a center for information, counselling and research on chromosome anomalies [Denmark]
Translation Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Tourette Syndrome Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. Tourette-Syndrome.com Tourette Syndrome Plus
Translation American Thyroid Association EndocrineWeb: Thyroiditis
Translation Beyond the AP Stylebook: Language and Usage Guide for Reporters and Editors from Ragged Edge Online Common Latin abbreviations and expressions used in writing Glossary & Terms Tools Careers: How can I become a technical writer? Jargon to Avoid in Scientific and Technical Writing Society for Technical Communication (STC) Scientific Communication SIG of STC [...]
Translation National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association, Inc. NINDS Tay-Sachs Disease Information Page from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS); National Institutes of Health. Genes and Disease: Tay-Sachs Disease genetic information
Translation American Stoke Association a division of the American Heart Association, provides information about risk assessment, prevention, treatment, recovery, caregiving, stroke family support information, and the usual "other" "Aspirin for Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke: KNOW THE FACTS" from the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) About Stroke National Institute of [...]
Translation International Stress Management Association Visit their site for links to branches in other countries. Stress Management for Telecommuters Stress Management articles and resources from Oklahoma State University Stress Management resources from about.com Stress Management Tips and Techniques
Translation All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Tips (.pdf). The United Spinal Association offers a free publication about using all-terrain vehicles. All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are among the most popular recreational vehicles in the nation today, but along with popularity comes increased risk and sometimes carelessness. Don’t spoil the fun—get a copy of this timely list of safety reminders [...]
Translation Spine-health.com Provides in-depth peer-reviewed information about most conditions with clear animations of spine anatomy, conditions, and procedures. It also provides a "Find a Doctor" directory of board certified / board eligible spine specialists in the U.S. and UK. SpineUniverse Provides peer-reviewed information to patients and physicians. Medical information includes reviews of non-surgical and surgical [...]
Translation Florida Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injury Resources by State Stay Safe: Preventing Spinal Cord Injury (.pdf). The United Spinal Association offers a free publication about preventing spinal cord injury. Not many people believe they can become a statistic of spinal cord injury; however, it happens every day. It [...]
Translation Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (ASBH) Children with Spina Bifida a resource guide for parents International Federation for Hydrocephalus & Spina Bifida Spina Bifida Association of America Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada Spina Bifida Fact Sheet
Translation American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Apple® Accessibility Features Vision built into all Macintosh computers provides adjustable keyboard, an ergonomic mouse, CloseView screen magnification software, Easy Access system software (StickyKeys, SlowKeys, MouseKeys), electronic documentation, key-repeat disable, text-to-speech synthesis and voice recognition (PlainTalk), sticky mouse, and visual alert cues. The VoiceOver spoken English interface for Mac OS [...]
Translation Action for Dystonia, Diagnosis, Education & Research (ADDER) [United Kingdom] Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) MedlinePlus: Dystonia National Spasmodic Torticollis Association Inc. (NSTA) Spasmodic Torticollis / Dystonia Inc. Spasmodic Torticollis Recovery Clinic, Inc. The Dystonia Society [United Kingdom] Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders (WE MOVE) – Dystonia, Cervical Dystonia, and Pediatric Forms [...]
Translation American Academy of Neurology (AAN) American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASN) American Sleep Apnea Association Circadian Lighting Association (CLA) an international association of manufacturers who supply lights for circadian applications. Bright Light Therapy devices to help regulate circadian rhythms and treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Blu-Lux™ fill spectrum light boxes, tubes, and neon night [...]
Translation About Glaucoma from the American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF). Learn about some of the promising areas of glaucoma research that we are currently funding. ADA Guide for Places of Lodging: Serving Guests Who Are Blind Or Who Have Low Vision All About Vision provides patient information about vision American Council of the Blind American [...]
Translation Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Sjögren’s Syndrome Sjögren’s Syndrome article by Mayo Clinic staff "Green tea may help prevent autoimmune diseases", Medical College of Georgia, April 18 2007. Retrieved on 2007-04-20. Sjögren’s Syndrome Research: "Role of MHC Class II Molecules in the Development of Sjögren’s Syndrome in the NOD [...]
TranslationDid you know that service animals are not always dogs. They can include monkeys, cats, and small horses! JAN, the Job Accommodation Network (part of ODEP, the US Office of Disability Employment Policy), provides a brief explanation about this: There is not a comprehensive list of what types of animals can be service animals. Animals, [...]
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