This book reviews the possibilities of using information technology in the education of the disabled. Commencing with an assessment of the learning problems faced by disabled people, it goes on to look at the scope of information technology and how it has been used for the education of students of all ages, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. A penultimate section considers most of the contentious issues that faced users of technology, whilst the conclusion devotes itself to the immediate and longer-term future, suggesting possible future trends and the consequent problems that may arise.
Professor Tom Vincent MBE had over 20 years experience developing multimedia enabling technologies at the Open University. Received the BBC In-Touch/Blackhall award for a computer-based workstation for blind people. Co-founded the Knowledge Media Institute.