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When accessibility meets usability

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Making a resource or facility “accessible” to persons with disabilities does not necessarily make it “usable” to all such members of the population. The authors present some valuable lessons learned by National Science Foundation researchers and educators striving to make engaging activities and inviting curricula inclusive of all students, regardless of ability.

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  1. National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., # 815, Arlington, VA 22230 E-mail: jpowlik@nsf.gov, Fax: +1-703/292-9018, USA

    James J. Powlik & Arthur I. Karshmer

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  1. James J. Powlik
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Published online: 9 April 2002

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Powlik, J., Karshmer, A. When accessibility meets usability. UAIS 1, 217–222 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-002-0020-z

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