Development of a word processor and it's training manual for physically handicapped children.

Research Project

Project/Area Number	59880027
Research Category	Grant-in-Aid for Developmental Scientific Research
Allocation Type	Single-year Grants
Research Field	科学教育(含教育工学)
Research Institution	National Institute of Special Education
Principal Investigator	YAMASHITA Teruzo Director: Department of Education for Physically Handicapped Children, National Institute of Special Education, その他, その他 (30166673)
Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha)	吉井清株式会社東芝, 青梅工場・OA機器装置設計担当, 課長 YASUYOSHI Hiromitsu Chief: Department of Education for Physically Handicapped Children, National Ins, 肢体不自由教育研究部, 室長 (10132721) WATANABE Akira Research Staff: Department of Education for Physically Handicapped Children, Nat, 肢体不自由教育研究部, 研究員 (50175080) KOBAYASHI Michiyo Teacher: Kurihama National School for Handicapped Children, 教諭 SASAMOTO Ken Research Staff:Department of Education for Physically Handicapped Children, Nati, 肢体不自由教育研究部, 研究員 (40141999) YOSHII Kiyoshi Chief: Toshiba Cooporation
Project Period (FY)	1984 – 1986
Project Status	Completed (Fiscal Year 1986)
Budget Amount *help	¥14,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥14,300,000) Fiscal Year 1986: ¥1,900,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,900,000) Fiscal Year 1985: ¥3,700,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,700,000) Fiscal Year 1984: ¥8,700,000 (Direct Cost: ¥8,700,000)
Keywords	Word processor for physically handicapped children / トレーニング・マニュアル / 肢体不自由児 / 者用ワードプロセッサ
Research Abstract	1. Development of Word Processor The purpose of this study was to develop an inexpensive, portable word processor for physically handicapped children. TOSWARD JW-1H was selected as a prototype in this project. On the basis of motion analysis of handicapped children, the following considerations were taken into account: 1) functional keys in both sides to compensate left and right upper limb disabilities. 2) extending a cord for use by legs. 3) extending mobility of display. 4) identical coloring of the shift keys and special keys. 5) solid keybord cover to avoid mis-key in. 6) arranging keys in Kana order or alphabetical order. 7) special system disk allowing a selection of cursor shift speed. 2. Training Manual This manual consists of two parts: beginner's part and advanced part. Each part comprises of small steps for mastery of the use of the word processor.