Annalu Waller, PhD Lecturer University of Dundee Department Applied Computing Dundee, Tayside DD1 4HD SCOTLAND 44 1382-344154 44 1382-345509 fax awaller@mic.dundee.ac.uk http://www.computing.dundee.ac.uk Activities: 1. Lecturer in Applied Computing 2. Researcher on computer-based augmentative and alternative communication systems 3. Consultant in augmentative and alternative communication systems 4. Development and consulting work within the augmentative and alternative communication field in South Africa Interests: 1. Computer system design for all 2. Information retrieval 3. The use of narrative based computer systems with young non-speaking children 4. The use of microcomputer technology with people with severe physical, mental, and language impairments 5. The impact of cognitive science theory on the development of augmentative and alternative communication systems for non-speaking people 6. The development of Blissymbolics based system as a tool for literacy learning Resources: The Applied Computing Department's research facilities including research students.