Also note that invariably when we design something that can be used by those with disabilities, we often make it better for everyone.

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I've been looking at the iPod- the Apple iPod. One of the interesting things about...

I've been looking at the iPod- the Apple iPod. One of the interesting things about...

I believe that the Apple Shuffle is an excellent compromise among the conflicting requirements of...

I believe that the Apple Shuffle is an excellent compromise among the conflicting requirements of...

AS for all those mistakes I make - they are on purpose - to teach...

AS for all those mistakes I make - they are on purpose - to teach...

Scientists are always skeptics.

Scientists are always skeptics.

Isn't one of your first exercises in learning how to communicate to write a description...

Isn't one of your first exercises in learning how to communicate to write a description...

Am I an Apple bigot? No. I can critique their products and their customer service...

Am I an Apple bigot? No. I can critique their products and their customer service...

I think there is a tendency in science to measure what is measurable and to...

I think there is a tendency in science to measure what is measurable and to...

To me, error analysis is the sweet spot for improvement.

To me, error analysis is the sweet spot for improvement.

We expert teachers know that motivation and emotional impact are what matter.

We expert teachers know that motivation and emotional impact are what matter.

User-centered design means working with your users all throughout the project.

User-centered design means working with your users all throughout the project.

Readers always seem to think that the author has some control over the design of...

Readers always seem to think that the author has some control over the design of...

I prefer design by experts - by people who know what they are doing.

I prefer design by experts - by people who know what they are doing.

Knowing how people will use something is essential.

Knowing how people will use something is essential.

And to get real work experience, you need a job, and most jobs will require...

And to get real work experience, you need a job, and most jobs will require...

Everyday people are not very good designers.

Everyday people are not very good designers.

Our information lives will be better served when we are free to get to our...

Our information lives will be better served when we are free to get to our...

Sure, one can always get the students to relax and be happy - entertained, but...

Sure, one can always get the students to relax and be happy - entertained, but...

I believe that robots should only have faces if they truly need them.

I believe that robots should only have faces if they truly need them.

The problem with emotion was that it was clearly something important, but-at least according to...

The problem with emotion was that it was clearly something important, but-at least according to...

A big ethical question is what happens after people stop using the device. Does it...

A big ethical question is what happens after people stop using the device. Does it...