Research Projects in Assistive Technology and Universal Design Conducted at Misericordia University

• The Elder Interface: Changing the Computer Experience by Accommodating the Sensory and Motor Changes of Normal Aging

  • Author: Denis Anson, MS, OTR/L
  • Year: Fall, 2006

• The Elder Interface: Adapting Computers for Older Adults

  • Author: Denis Anson, MS, OTR/L
  • Year: Spring 2006

• The Benefit of Accessible Design for Able-Bodied Users of the World Wide Web

  • Denis Anson MS OTR/L, Ronni Marangoni OTS , Karyn Mills OTS, Lalit Shah EdD OTR/L
  • Year: Spring 2006
  • The results of this studywere presented at CSUN 2006, Los Angeles, CA.

• The Effects of Word Completion and Word Prediction on Typing Rates Using On-screen Keyboards

  • Denis Anson, MS, OTR, Penni Moist, OTS, Mary Przywara, OTS, Heather Wells, OTS, Heather Saylor, OTS, Hantz Maxime, OTS
  • Year: 2004
  • This paper is in-press at Assistive Technology.

• Long-term Speed and Accuracy of Morse code vs. Head-pointer Interface for Text Generation

  • Denis K. Anson, MS, OTR/L, Melinda Glodek, OTS, Richard M. Peiffer, OTS, Cory G. Rubino, OTS, Patrick T. Schwartz, OTS
  • Year: Spring, 2003
  • The results of this study were presented at RESNA 2004 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

• Patterns for Life: A Study of Young Children's Ability to Use Patterned Switch Closures for Environmental Control

  • Anson, D., Ames , C., Fulton , L., Margolis, M., Miller, M.
  • Year : Summer 2003
  • The results of this paper were presented at RESNA 2004 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
  • The paper is in press in Assistive Technology

• Playgrounds for Children with Physical Disabilities: An Accessibility Checklist Based on ATBCB Guidelines

  • Lauren Hnath, Christine Luhrs, Justine MacDougall, Amy Tegethoff, and Carolyn Grady Whitworth
  • Year: Spring 2002

• Efficacy of Three Head-Pointing Devices for a Mouse Emulation Task

  • Anson, D., Lawler, G., Kissinger, A., Timko, M., Tuminski, J., and Drew, B.
  • Year: Spring 2002
  • This paper was presented at RESNA 2003, Atlanta, GA.
  • The paper was published in Assistive Technology, Volume 14.

• Efficacy of Alternate Keyboard Configurations: Dvorak vs. Reverse-QWERTY

  • Anson, D., Eck, C., King, J., Sansom. C., Wilkerson, B. & Wychulis, D.
  • Year : Summer 2001

• Efficacy of the Chubon Versus the QWERTY Keyboard

  • Galup, R., George, S., Shea, B., and Vetter, R.
  • Year: Spring 2001
  • This paper was presented at RESNA 2003, Atlanta, GA.
  • The paper was published in Assistive Technology, Volume 13.

• Characteristics of Educators Who Enable or Present Barriers to the Use of OT Prescribed Intellikeys in the Classroom

  • Carver, A., Marrone, A., Palanzo, L., Seibert, D., Senatore, C., Westerberg, K.
  • Year : Spring 2000

• Universal Design and the Construction of Public Buildings: Do Occupational Therapists have a Role?

  • Candy, J., DeVaney, H., Haigh, A., Sickler, C., & Wentling, R.
  • Year : Spring 2000

• The Affect of AAC on Functional Activities and Perceived Quality of Life; a Single Case Study

  • Hapeman, C., Kizynefski, T., Randazzo, D. Youells, L., Anson, D.
  • Year: Spring 1999

• Functional accessibility of grocery stores: A survey design.

  • Authors: Mattey, S., Melnick, T., Nemetz, E.
  • Year: 1997

• The accessibility of playgrounds for physically challenged children.

  • Swasing, L, Stark, D., McLaughlin, E., Maturani, P., Lennons, S., Geiser, M.
  • Year: 1997

• The Meaning of Internet Usage in the Lifestyle of Adults Who Use a Wheelchair

  • Stambaugh, L. W., Vaxmonsky, J.G., Phillips, Sean T., Poggi, A. J.
  • Year: Weekend, Fall 1996