Julie Jacko
Georgia Institute of Technology
Holly Vitense
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ingrid Scott
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami
Introduction
Auditory and Speech Impairments
Auditory and Speech Systems
Sensation of Hearing
Perception of Hearing
Perception of Speech
Common Pathologies of Auditory and Speech Impairments
Auditory Impairments
Speech Impairments
Functional Classifications of the Affects of Hearing Loss and Speech Problems
Affects of Hearing Loss
Affects of Speech Problems
Summary
Visual Function
Definitions
Epidemiology
Selected Visual Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Glaucoma
Specific Visual Functions
Visual Acuity
Contrast Sensitivity
Visual Field
Color Vision
Summary
Highlighting Technological Advancements in HCI Research
Perceptual Interfaces
Multimedia Interfaces
Multimodal Interfaces
Adaptive Interfaces
Summary
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Figure 26.1: Framework for the Integration of Clinical Diagnoses, Functional Capabilities, and Access to Classes of Technologies.
Figure 26.2: Perceptual, multimodal, and multimedia interfaces (flow of information).