Preconference

T. Wesley, K. Gladstone, J. Engelen, F. Evenepoel                                 17
The World Wide Web - A real Revolution in Accessibility
Abstract

W.P. Georgsdorf                                                                   23
Mudra - Computer assisted Sign Language Learning

G. Weber, H. Petrie, R. Mager                                                     31
Access to MS Windows for Blind Users

G. Adamson                                                                        35
How to deliver Assistive Technology via a Multimedia Approach:
Using Telecommunications Video, CD-ROM, Disk,etc.

G. Pirelli                                                                        39
Research in Information Technology for People with Special Needs

F.P. Seiler, N. Vigouroux, M. Busboom, A. Arato, T. Vaspöri, M. Kravcik           43
Electronic Information Management by Blind Persons
Abstract

P. Diefenbach, K. Paschen                                                         51
Virrel

O. Franek                                                                         61
What we have Learned about Ourselves via a Computer

P. van Schaik, H. Petrie, J. Japp, J. Edwards                                     65
The Design and Evaluation of Self-Service Terminals and Smart Cards for
Disabled and Elderly Users
Abstract

H. Petrie, P.L. Emiliani, J. Ekberg, G. Kouroupetroglou, C. Stephanidis           69
The Access Project: Development Platform for Unified Access to Enabling
environments


Conference


Alternative Input I

J. Gips, Ph. DiMattia, F.X. Curran, P. Olivieri                                   77
Using Eagle Eyes - An Electrodes based Device for controlling the Computer
with your Eyes - to help People with Special Needs

D.G. Evans, S. Pettitt, P. Blenkhorn                                              85
A Head Operated Joystick

M. Hashimoto, Y. Yonezawa, K. Itoh                                                93
New Mouse-Function using Teeth-Chattering and Potential around Eyes
for the Physically Challenged


The Technological Challenge

G. Busby                                                                          99
Technology for the Disabled and Why it Matters to You

M. Fujii, T. Komeda, T. Uchida, M. Miyagi, H. Koyama, H. Funakubo                107
Development of the Moblie Robot System to Aid the Daily Life
of Bedridden  Persons


Hearing Impairment/Deafness I

H.-H. Bothe, J. Eger                                                             113
Evaluation of the Naturalness of a Facial Animation System with
Hearing-impaired Persons

M. Debevc, R.  Svecko, M. Cepec, F. Dotter                                       119
Analysis and Design of Computer Supported Communication for
Hearing Impaired Persons

F. Ferrari                                                                       127
Image Based Interactive Device for Effective coMmunication


Visual Impairment/Computer Access Technology

J. A. Gardner, H.B. Rangin, R. Lundquist, B. Barry, M. Preddy, St. Sahyun        135
New Methods of Reading, Writing and Manipulation Information
by People with Print Impairments

B. Bornemann-Jeske                                                               139
Usability Tests on Computer Access Devices for the 
Blind and Visually Impaired

M. Midon , M. Adjouadi, N. Fernandez, S. Duranza, G. Roig                        149
Computer Applications and Informations for the Visually Impaired


Alternative Input II

N. Homann, J. Kalcher, Ch. Neuper, W. Röthl, S. Spanudakis, M. Pregenzer,        155
K. Lugger, G. Pfurtscheller
Graz Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) - A Pilot Study on Patients
with Motor Deficits

J. Kalcher , Ch. Neuper, G. Raich, G. Pfurtscheller                              161
Graz Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) - Hardware and Software Components

Ph. Boissière, D. Dours                                                          165
VITIPI: Versatile Interpretation of Text Input by Persons with Impairments


Telecommunication in Education and at Work I

L. Moravcikova, N. Hine, I. Gordon, A. Bebjak, M. Krabcik. P. Panek, F.P.        173
Sailer,  A. Arato, T. Vaspöri, M. Zirko, M. Bozik, Z. Meszaros
Learning and Educational Access Using Remote Networks - Enabling the Disabled    

M. Debenham                                                                      183
DOORway (Disabilities, Opportunities and OutReach): Interactive Computer
Conferencing  System which provides Peer  Group Support Distance Learning

A. Deipser , R. Stegmann                                                         189
Teleworkplace for the Handicapped


Hearing Impairment/Deafness II

J. Bruch                                                                         197
A Multimedia-Based Computer Aided Lip Reading and Auditory Training
System for Hearing Impaired

F. Dotter                                                                        205
Computer for the Deaf (and Hearing-Impaired):  Towards an Integrated Solution
from a Linguistic Standpoint

W. Ikehara, E. Kamikubo, K. Murayama, S. Hiki, Y. Fukuda                         211
Retrieval of Hand Shapes in an Electronic Sign Language Dictionary by
Using an Aanatomical Symbol Fukuda


Visual Impairment/Access to Documents I

D. Forer                                                                         219
Using SGML to Create Accessible Information

Th. Kahlisch                                                                     229
Improving Access to Hypertext based Study Material for the Blind

A. Arato, M. Barkaszi, L. Buday, T. Vaspöri                                      237
Hybrid Book for the Blind - A New Form of Talking Books



Motion Analysis

P.G. Smirni, P. Brereton                                                         249
A Knowledge-Based Approach to the Clinical
Assessment of Gait

A. Doppelbauer, Ch. Müller, W. Lutz, G. Steinwender, E. Auff                     259
A Line Camera System for Movement Analysis:Scientific
Use in Neurorehabilitation


Telecommunication in Education and at Work II

I. Knowles, Ch. Neville                                                          263
The Re-Integration of Homebound People into Work

M. Pieper, D. Hermsdorf, St. Mermet, H. Gappa                                    267
Teleworking for Disabled People - GMD's TEDIS Project


Language and Speech Impairment I

A. Spaepen, K. Edwards, M. Verheust, I. Mele, F. Wauters, W. Schampheleer,       277
P. Ketelaer, R. Jacobs, E. Hendrickx, D. van Steenberghe
Access Design for All: A Study on Learning Curves during Training
on Devices for Textual Input to Telekommunications Equipment
for the Motor Impaired


Visual Impairment/Access to Documents II

K. Seidenschwann, M. Kaiser, T. Kieninger, W. Weiss                              283
Hyper-Braille - An Interdisciplinary Approach for an Intelligent
Information System for Blind People

M. P. Zajicek, P. Greenhead                                                      291
Widening Access to Computers for Disabled People by Combining
Different Input Modes

B. Stöger, F. Burger                                                             303
Access to the WWW for Visually Impaired People using Browsing
Tools based on GUI: State of the Art and Prospects

Computer and Medicine I

W. Mayr, M. Bijak, W. Girsch, H. Lanmüller, D. Rafolt,                           311
S. Sauermann, G. Schnetz, E. Unger
Functional Electrosimulation via Implants  - Applications, Limitations,
Perspectives

H. Kern                                                                          319
Functional Electrical Stimulation in Paraplegic Spastic Patients

W. Gstöttner, J. Hamazavi, W. Baumgartner                                        321
Cochlear Implants - Neuroprotheses in Rehabilitation of Deafness


Information, Education, Profession I

H. Neveryd; H. Eftring, P. Anderberg. B. Jönsson                                 325
Creating a University for Everyone

J. Levine                                                                        329
Model Training Program in Assistive Technology

J. Hewitt, M. Bearne                                                             339
Access to Higher Education and Disability Awareness- A Network Information
Service


Language and Speech Impairment II

H. Gadler                                                                        347
Auswege - A Computerized Language Therapy Program

L. Azevedo, M. da Ponte, O. Didier, Ch. Brunin                                   357
The Computer as a Tool for Promoting Literacy in severely Speech
and Phisically Impaired Children

E. Adler, K. Holy                                                                361
Computer Animation for Functional Training including Reading and Spelling


Visual Impairment/Access to Documents III

A. Darvishi                                                                      369
World Wide Web Access for Blind People: Problems, Available
Solutions and an Approach for Using Environmental Sounds

H. Petrie, J. Obee, P. Blenkhorn, G. Evans                                       375
User-based Evaluation of a System for Access to Computer
Aided Software Engineering (CASE) Tools for Blind Software Engineers

K. Miesenberger , F. Burger                                                      381
Secure Distribution System for Publications in Electronic Form


Oculmotor Research/Meets Rehabilitation

Ch. Müller, D. Starkel, E. Auff                                                  389
Oculomotor Research and Neurorehabilitation - The Missing Link

Th. Haslwandter
Eye Movement Analysis in Search Coil and Video Systems                           393

E. Unger, M. Bijak, W. Mayr, Ch. Schmutterer, G. Schnetz                         401
EOG-Controller for Rehabilitation Technology



Information, Education, Profession II

J. Hawks                                                                         409
Workable Centre Network-Europe

S.A. Willson                                                                     417
CANDO - The Careers & Employment Web Site for Disabled
University Students in the UK

B. Mamojka                                                                       425
Eastern European Network on Access Technology

Language and Speech Impairment III

J. Stark                                                                         431
On the Role of Basic Research in the Development of Computerized Language
Tests and Language Therapy Programmes for Brain Damaged Clients


Communication and Environmental Control I

M. Hickey                                                                        445
Evaluation of an Augmentative Communication System which
Compensates at the Word Level


Visual Impairment/Access to Documents IV

W. Schweikhardt                                                                  451
Interactive Exploring of Printed Documents by Blind People

G. Weber, R. Mager                                                               459
Non-Visual User Interfaces for X Windows

A.I. Karshmer                                                                    469
Navigating the Graphical User Interface: A Case for Interdisciplinary
Research to Support People with Special Needs


Computer and Medicine II

F. Tretter                                                                       475
Perspectives of Computer-Aided Therapy and Rehabilitation in Psychiatry

J. Kollmitzer                                                                    487
Parameters for 3D Gait Analyses

R. Mechtler, A. De Leiva A., R. Engelbrecht, C. Hildebrand                       491
DIABCARD - Improved Communication in Diabetes Care
Based on Chipcard Technology


Information, Education, Profession III

P.L. Emiliani, M. Capurro                                                        497
Information Systems Favouring Mobility

P.M. Kachelhoffer                                                                505
Computers Helping People with Special Educational Needs
in a Developing Country


Communication and Environmental Control II

V. Lauruska                                                                      515
Computerized Control and Communication System for Handicapped

D. Freitas, M. Matos, M. Matos                                                   521
Computers, Impairments and Communications - A Perspective  of
Neuromuscular Patients

P. Panek, Ch. Flachberger, W. L. Zagler                                          529
The Integation of Technical Assistance into the Rehabilitation Process -
A Field Study


Visual Impairment/Access to Documents V

G.E. Evreinov, A.V. Agranovski, A.S. Yashkin                                     539
Grafic AudioDisplay for the Blind

G.A. Lokowandt                                                                   543
Using Color to improve Document Recognition

M. Kurze, E. Holmes                                                              551
3D Concepts by the Sighted, the Blind and from the Computer


Computer and Medicine III

O.J. Koukoushkina                                                                557
Computer Support for Developmental Education of Children with
Special Needs: Nontraditional Approach

A. Kachelhoffer                                                                  559
The Use of Computer assisted Education for Children with Down Syndrome

F. Ravaut, G. Stamon                                                             569
Image Processing Applied to Epileptic Seizure Analysis


Mobility Impairment

T. Schwarz                                                                       577
Assitive Technology for Handicapped Persons with Restricted Mobility

M. Miric, J. Trputec                                                             585
Automated Information Systems in Improving Mobility of the Disabled

St. Petri, H. Langendörfer                                                       591
CURE - Computer Assisted Rehabilitation


Visual Impairment/Access to Mathematics

Ph.A. Harling. R. Stevens, A. Edwards                                            599
Manipulating Auditorially Displayed Algebra using Gestures

F. Burger, M. Batusic, K. Miesenberger, B. Stöger                                609
Access to Mathematics for the Blind - Defining HrTEX Standard

G.  Weber, R. Stevens                                                            617
Integration of Speach and Braille in the MATHS Workstation

R. D. Stevens, P.C. Wright, A.D.N. Edwards, S.A. Brewster
An Audio Glance at Syntactic Structure based on Spoken Form                      627


Visual Impairment - Orientation and Mobility

T. Aoki, Y. Yonezawa, K. Itoh, M. Hashimoto                                      637
Intelligent Guide System by Parametric Sound Beam for The Visually Impaired

D.G. Evans , S. Pettitt, P. Blenkhorn                                            645
Benevolent Sirens: Personal Sound Marking Systems for Orientation

H. Petrie, V. Johnson                                                            653
Evaluation Methodologies for Navigational  Aids for Blind People

P. Mayer, G. Edelmayer                                                           661
Electronic Vision Enhancement System


Mental Impairment

J. Brodin                                                                        671
The Need for Communication Assessment before Implementing
New Technology for Persons with Mental Retardation

M. Tauber                                                                        677
Empowering Children with Cognitive Impairments through
Cooperation Technology


V.R. Kiswarday                                                                   689
`A-B-C and 1-2-3 on Computers' - Computer as a Didactic Tool in
Education of Children with a Servere Mental Retardation'

L. Mahon                                                                         697
Hospitalised + Homebound Children and Multimedia Technology:
Seeing into the Future


Man-Machine-Interaction

Ch. Flachberger                                                                  707
Human-Operator Modelling - A Contribution to analyse Man-Machine
Interaction for Multiple Impaired Persons

G. Kouroupetroglou, C. Viglas, A. Anagnostopoulos,                               715
C. Stamatis, F. Penatris
A Novel Software Architecture for Computer - based
Interpersonal Communication Aids

M. M. Schepis                                                                    721
Evaluation of the Acquisation and Use of Voice Output Communication
Aids by Children and Adults with Severe Disabilities


Visual Impairment - Braille and Music

G. Firsching, R. Lindner, A. Michienzi, E. Schmid                                723
Systems for Input, Processing and Output of Music and
Music Notation for Visually Impaired People


Visual Impairment - I/O Devices

B. Oriola, N. Vigouroux, C. Decoret                                              731
Voice Recognition and Keyboard as Interaction Inputs for Blind People:
Analysis of Users'Behaviour


Visual Impairment - Tactile Displays

B. Schulz, R.H. Wolf                                                             741
Design and possible Applications of a Dynamic Graphic Tactile Display

M. Shinohara, Y. Shimizu, H. Nagaoka                                             749
Experimental Study of a 3-D Tactile Display: A Step towards the Improvement

Y. Shimizu, M. Shinohara, H. Nagaoka                                             755
A Tactile Display for Mouse Operation by Blind Computer User


Poster-Sessions

L.B. Christensen                                                                 761
Multilingual Two-Way Braille Translation

E. Falk                                                                          763
Display of Music Notion for Partially Sighted Persons

J.A. Gardner                                                                     135
Demonstration  of new Methods of Reading , Writing and Manipulation
Information by People with Print Impairments

K. Gerull                                                                        765
The Project "SATIS"

L. Goffinet                                                                      767
An Author System for Developing simple Applications for the Disabled

R. Linder-Mieves, J. Robra                                                       769
Electronic an Computer Aids for the Promotion of Severly handicapped
Prescolar Children

J. Lötzsch, G. Röding                                                            771
Audio-tactile Graphics and Textbooks for the Blind

S. Okada, T. Yatougo, T. Watanabe                                                773
Development of the Large and Small Keyboards for People with Physical
Disabilities

M. Picher, E. Trebo, G. Kemmler, B. Holzner, V. Günther                          775
Computer-Assisted Cognitive Training for Psychiatric Outpatients

W. Radner, A. Huber, U. Stolba, M. Stur, M. Velikay, A. Thaler                   777
Visual Needs and Preferred Low Vision Aids in Senile Macular Degeneration

E. Riederer                                                                      781
Computer Systems for Supporting Demented Persons

Y. Saito, H. Tomita                                                              783
Study of an Interaction Related Safety and Risk Connected with the Assisting
Robot

Y. Shimomura, N. Takami, S. Mizumo                                               785
The Feature Parameters for Braille Imaging

A. Spaepen, K. Edwards, M. Verheust, F. Wauters, P. Ketelaer                     787
Multimedia Communication: An Openor Closed Door to People who are Motor
Impaired:
Pilot Studies

E. Suzuki, H. Tomita, T. Kondo                                                   789
Measuring USN during stepping

T. Watanabe, S. Okada                                                            791
How to Minimize the Selecting Time from Auditory Menus