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Communications of the ACM, Volume 59, Issue 4

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https://doi.org/10.1145/2892714

Published: 23 March 2016 Publication History

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Researchers consider how to adapt broadly available technology products for those battling physical impairments.

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Communications of the ACM Volume 59, Issue 4

April 2016

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DOI:10.1145/2907055

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