Human Computer Interfaces for People with Disabilities

Publisher Summary This chapter is concerned with the design of human computer interfaces for people with disabilities. However, the main purpose of the chapter is not to tell the reader exactly how to cope with the peculiar demands of people with disabilities but to examine the question of why human computer interface engineers should seriously consider the problems posed by people with disabilities. It is believed that this will lead to a more widespread understanding of the true nature and scope of human computer interface engineering in general. Following this, the chapter presents some pointers that are hoped to assist people to improve their methodologies and to gain more understanding of the particular problems presented by people with disabilities.