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http://dx.doi.org/10.9728/dcs.2012.13.3.335

Implementation of Korea - Computer Access Assessment System (K-CAAS) for Persons with Physical Disabilities  

Yook, Ju-Hye (나사렛대학교 재활공학과)
Kim, Jin-Sul (전남대학교 전자컴퓨터공학부)
Oh, Hyun-Jung (나사렛대학교 일반대학원 재활공학전공)
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Journal of Digital Contents Society / v.13, no.3, 2012 , pp. 335-342 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to develop a computer access assessment system for improving computer access of individuals with physical disabilities for the first time in Korea. Korea-Computer Access Assessment System (K-CAAS) presented in this article tests five user skills of aim, drag, menu, scan, and switch. Skill levels of the five test areas could be set as low, middle, and high according to individuals' characteristics. All tests have their default set in each level, and skill levels can be selected and controlled by the abilities and goals of a user. Tests could be selected for users' training and their results could be traced and shown. Therefore, the K-CAAS is a training program to improve computer access skills as well as an assessing program. It would help users with physical disabilities operate a computer by themselves as improving their computer access skills.
Keywords
Physical Disability; Computer Access; Assessment; Digital Divide;
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