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An Instructional Manual For Implementation Of Voice Recognition (Vr) In Written Communication, Lori Odagiri
An Instructional Manual For Implementation Of Voice Recognition (Vr) In Written Communication, Lori Odagiri
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This project investigated the use of voice recognition for written communication. The literature review revealed a lack of research in using voice recognition with individuals with disabilities. An instructional manual consisting of a step-by-step process to guide students through the general training process and teaching students the additional features of the program to promote independent use of Dragon Naturally Speaking Version 5 for written communication. Field tests were completed with 3 students, two with physical disabilities and one with a learning disability.
An Alternative Residential Education Program: An Evaluative Study, Marc A. Kincaid
An Alternative Residential Education Program: An Evaluative Study, Marc A. Kincaid
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Schools today are trying to make an adaptation to accommodate all children and their disabilities. For many, the problem does not lie in a child's learning ability, but rather in their behavioral disability. According to its mission, The Ranch is committed to not only accommodating at-risk boys, but is trying to help them re-adjust and re-enter society with the skills necessary to function in every day life. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate The Ranch by examining the effectiveness of the program and its goals. Evaluation was done both Formatively and Summatively, through interviews and documentation. The researcher …
Special Recreation: A Manual For Theraputic Riding Programs, Robin R. Ryan
Special Recreation: A Manual For Theraputic Riding Programs, Robin R. Ryan
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Recreational opportunities are limited to individuals with disabilities. Recreation and learning how to utilize leisure time can be more important to individuals with disabilities than to others. Therapeutic riding was studied as a means to meet this perceived need. A manual was developed describing a professionally directed service designed to meet the recreational needs of individuals with disabilities in a therapeutic riding program.