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Volume 2 December 2014 ISSN 2330-4219 The Journal on Technology and Persons with Disabilities Scientifc/Research Proceedings, San Diego, 2014 Journal on Technology and Persons with Disabilities ISSN 2330-4216 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS * U.S. ISSN CENTER ISSN Publisher Liaison Section Library of Congress 101 Independence Avenue SE Washington, DC 20540-4284 (202) 707-6452 (voice); (202) 707-6333 (fax) I Preface The Center on Disabilities at California State University, Northridge is proud to welcome you to the second issue of the Journal on Technology and Persons with Disabilities. These published proceedings from the Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities th Conference, represents submissions from the Science/Research Track presented at the 29 event held March 17-22, 2014. The Center on Disabilities at CSUN has been recognized for sponsoring an event that for almost three decades highlights the possibilities and realities which facilitate the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities. Over the years it has truly become a major global platform for meeting and exchanging ideas, now attracting more than 4,000 participants annually. We were once again pleased that the second Call for Papers for the Science/Research Track in 2014 drew a large response of more than 75 leading researchers and academics. A panel of more than 30 highly-qualified peers from around the world formed the program committee and was chaired by Dr. Klaus Miesenberger. The expertise of the program committee ensured that each contribution was expertly and equitably reviewed and only those submissions of the highest caliber were accepted for presentation and publication. Demonstrating a clear focus on scientific excellence, this second Journal and the Science/Research Track at the conference, show how CSUN is committed to involve scientific researchers from all over the world to fulfill its mission as a platform of exchange with full cooperation and support of all stakeholders. We would like to thank the authors, the Science/Research Track review panel, the Center on Disabilities team at CSUN, and the editorial staff for their professional support. As always, we are grateful for and appreciate the many participants and partners who have contributed to the Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference throughout the years. Welcome once again to our second publication of “The Journal on Technology and Persons with Disabilities.” We hope you will continue to enjoy our endeavors and with your continued support of the Center on Disabilities at CSUN and the annual conference we can all work together in our mission of “changing the world for people with disabilities.” Sandy Plotin Managing Director, Center on Disabilities Journal on Technology and Persons with Disabilities Santiago, J. (Eds): Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference © 2014 California State University, Northridge II Journal on Technology and Persons with Disabilities Contributors Center on Disabilities California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, California 91330-8340 USA Scientific Editor Miesenberger, Klaus University of Linz, Austria Editors Argueta, Angelica California State University, Northridge, USA Goggin, Sean California State University, Northridge, USA Santiago, Julia California State University, Northridge, USA Ruiz, Shirley California State University, Northridge, USA Organization Advisory Council Cummins-Prager, Mary Ann California State University, Northridge, USA (Emeritus) Karshmer, Arthur University of San Francisco, USA (Emeritus) Khachikian, Crist California State University, Northridge, USA Miesenberger, Klaus University of Linz, Austria Murphy, Harry California State University, Northridge, USA (Emeritus) Paciello, Michael The Paciello Group, USA Ramesh, S.K. California State University, Northridge, USA Sax, Caren San Diego State University, USA Journal Review Committee 2014 Archambault, Dominique Université Paris 8, France Asuncion, Jennison Adaptech Research Network, Canada Atkins, Matthew The Paciello Group, UK Coleman, Graeme The Paciello Group, UK Coughlan, James Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, USA Cudd, Peter University of Sheffield, UK Debeljak, Mojca University Rehabilitation Institute, Slovenia Faulkner, Steven The Paciello Group, UK Fitzpatrick, Donal Dublin City University, Ireland Gelderblom, Gert Jan Zuyd University, Netherlands Goggin, Sean California State University, Northridge, USA Hillen, Hans The Paciello Group, Netherlands Journal on Technology and Persons with Disabilities Santiago, J. (Eds): Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference © 2014 California State University, Northridge III Horton, Sarah The Paciello Group, USA JEMNI, Mohamed University of Tunis, Tunisia Manduchi, Roberto University of California, Santa Cruz, USA Miesenberger, Klaus University of Linz, Austria O Connor, Joshue NCBI Centre For Inclusive Technology, Ireland Paciello, Mike The Paciello Group, USA Pontelli, Enrico New Mexico State University, USA Ramesh, S.K. California State University, Northridge, USA Sloan, David The Paciello Group, UK Stoeger, Bernhard University of Linz, Austria Watson, Leonie The Paciello Group, UK Yamaguchi, Katsuhito Nihon University, Japan Yesilada, Yeliz Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus, Turkey Journal on Technology and Persons with Disabilities Santiago, J. (Eds): Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference © 2014 California State University, Northridge IV Table of Contents A Research Agenda for Assistive Technology Used by Students with Visual Impairments ..........1 Derrick W. Smith, Stacy Kelly Hearing Aid Compatibility of Cellphones: Results from a National Survey .................................13 John Morris, James L. Mueller, Michael L. Jones Wireless Technology Uses and Activities by People with Disabilities .........................................29 John Morris, James L. Mueller, Michael L. Jones Sonically-Enhanced Tabular Screen-Reading ...............................................................................46 Jonathan Cofino, Armando Barreto, Fatemeh Abyarjoo, Francisco R. Ortega RSVP-iconCHAT: A Single-Switch, Icon-Based AAC Interface .................................................58 Karl Wiegand, Rupal Patel Lunar Tabs: An Intelligent Screen Reader Friendly Guitar Tab Reader .......................................76 Prateek Tandon, Stanley Lam, Ankit Tandon Effects of Assistive Communication Training on Stereotypy with Individuals with ASD ...........87 Jacqueline R. Sura, Melinda A. Griffin, Michele Dunn Using Tablet Devices to Engage Children with Disabilities in Robotic Educational Activities ...96 Ayanna M. Howard, Hae Won Park Using Mathematics eText in the Classroom: What the Research Tells Us .................................108 Steve Noble Futures of Disabilities: Is Technology Failing Us? .....................................................................119 James White, Salimah LaForce, Braeden Benson Computerized Decision Support for People with Disabilities: Review and Outlook ..................134 Yao Ding, Gregg C. Vanderheiden Journal on Technology and Persons with Disabilities Santiago, J. (Eds): Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference © 2014 California State University, Northridge V Smart Voting Joystick for Accessible Voting Machines .............................................................144 Sarah J. Swierenga, Graham L. Pierce, Stephen R. Blosser, Adi Mathew, James E. Jackson Towards Universally Accessible Typography: A Review of Research on Dyslexia ...................155 James E. Jackson The Accessibility of Mobile Health Sensors for Blind Users ......................................................166 Lauren R. Milne, Cynthia L. Bennett, Richard E. Ladner Improving Write-In Candidate Text Entry for Audio-Only Voting Interfaces............................176 Dan Gillette, Ted Selker, Shama Hoque Journal on Technology and Persons with Disabilities Santiago, J. (Eds): Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference © 2014 California State University, Northridge 1 A Research Agenda for Assistive Technology Used by Students with Visual Impairments Derrick W. Smith, Ed.D. COMS, CATIS University of Alabama in Huntsville A Research Agenda for Assistive Technology Used by Students with Visual Impairments 2 Keywords Assistive technology, visual impairments, blindness, research Journal on Technology and Persons with Disabilities Santiago, J. (Eds): Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference © 2014 California State University, Northridge A Research Agenda for Assistive Technology Used by Students with Visual Impairments 3 Introduction Technology has always had great potential to have a positive impact. For students with disabilities, the use of specialized technologies has assisted these students participate in education at all levels. Specifically for students with visual impairments, assistive technology devices have provided students with a means to overcome the major obstacles attributed to their disability. Assistive technology (AT) provides equal access to information (in digital and print). It provides resources for independent travel in multiple environments. The examples are limitless. Thus, AT is the "great equalizer" for students with disabilities, especially those with visual impairments. While there is great promise for AT within education, there is little known about the effectiveness of specific devices on learning. Until recently, most AT was deemed to be effective in educational environments based on either anecdotal evidence, solutions to obvious challenges (providing basic access), or because there were well-known practical applications such as enlarging images on a screen, reading email messages, and money management. Compounding the overall belief that technology improves education is the fact that technology innovation progresses at such a fast pace that is it quite challenging for researchers to test the effectiveness of the technologies in authentic, educational environments. However, the overall philosophy towards educational research of assistive technology has radically changed recently. Because of the Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act (P.L. 108-446), Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams are not only directed to discuss the needs for assistive technology devices (as mandated in the 1997 Amendments to IDEA), but to focus on using "research-based interventions" (§1411(e)(2)(C)(xi)). Since AT is considered part of a student's supplementary aids and services, then the inclusion of AT in a student's IEP must Journal on Technology and Persons with Disabilities Santiago, J. (Eds): Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference © 2014 California State University, Northridge
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