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Various systems have been developed for communication with persons having assorted disabilities. For the visually impaired, these include large-print (for the partially-sighted), assorted tactile systems (raised type), and audio- or "talking" books. Because audio-media may be listened to by persons both with and without visual problems, they are not included in "Language Finger." The IMS Division of the Mansfield Library has a number of recorded books available for listening. Additionally, some books-on-tape are also housed in the Accessibility Center on Level 2 in the main Mansfield Library building. However, the use of these latter is restricted to those who qualify according to Federal standards: persons either unable to read normal print or unable to hold a regular book. These latter items are not presently included in GrizNet; one may learn what titles are available by visiting the Accessibility Center.
For deaf and hard-of-hearing people, various manual communication systems have arisen; of course, if sighted, these persons can also use standard written and printed materials. Systems of flashing lights, etc., also exist, but do not constitute language.
There is also at least one system that has been developed for use with those who do
not or cannot speak, usually for mental reasons. This is Blissymbolics, devised by
Charles Bliss.
This page was last updated on 1-10-2002.
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