G. Denise Lance
G. Denise Lance, Ph.D. is a researcher, online instructor, and freelance writer. She blogs about assistive technology at http://www.tech-can-do.com.
Published articles
The following 5 articles by G. Denise Lance have been published in ZATZ magazines.
Forget the iPhone: accessibility trumps trendiness
While millions swooned over the iPhone, a number of people, especially those with visual impairments and some with physical disabilities, felt either left out of the hoopla or angered by Apple's apparent lack of consideration for universal design in the state-of-the-art cell phone. But there are alternatives. In this important article, Denise Lance shares some recommendations. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, March 2008]
Mobile email for tightwads
For those of us who do only travel occasionally, justifying a BlackBerry or other device to check email is a stretch. This article discusses a few ways you can have your email, but save some money at the same time. [OutlookPower Magazine, September 2007]
Take your library with you, but on which eBook reader?
Since most companies that sold dedicated eBook readers had gone belly-up after they did not sell like TiVos. At $110, the eBookwise 1150 seemed to Denise Lance like an inexpensive way to explore eBook world, especially since she doubted my bibliophile mind would even like reading this way. Is this inexpensive eBook reader for you? Read Denise' review. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, July 2007]
Photographers with disabilities require ingenuity
Many people with disabilities enjoy photography, but limited mobility or hand use often requires a great deal of creativity to make cameras usable. While tripods offer a way to steady the camera, leaving both hands free, they are not always practical for those moving around to take shots. In this article, Denise Lance explores some options that may make it easier for you to take great pictures no matter what your condition. [Connected Photographer Magazine, June 2007]
Robot, can you lend a hand?
In this fascinating article, G. Denise Lance, Ph.D. takes a look at some helper robots for people with disabilities. Is Rosie from The Jetson's here yet? Denise doesn't think so, but there are some promising technologies in development. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, May 2007]
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