John Goldthwaite Research Scientist Georgia Institute of Technology Center for Rehabilitation Technology 490 10th St. Atlanta, GA 30332-0156 404/894-0563 404/894-9320 fax john.goldthwaite@arch.gatech.edu http://barrier-free.arch/gatech.edu/BFE Activities: 1. Computer lab and computer access evaluation. 2. Job accommodation and computer systems. 3. Information and referral. 4. Distance learning on computer access and learning disability technology. 5. NSF project on making Chemistry and Physics labs accessible 6. Development of CD and web-based software for adult literacy education. 06/28/98 1. State-wide service provider of assistive technology for Georgia Departemnt of Rehabilitation Services 2. Device and product development 3. Adult literacy curriculum; multimedia; GT classes 4. Industrial design; human computer interaction Interests: 1. Computer tools for learning and cognitive disabilities. 2. Computer access to graphical user interfaces and multimedia. 3. Job accommodation for blind and visually impaired. 4. Wearable computer systems 5. Web-based educational technology 06/28/98 1. Computer access for blind; tactile graphics 2. Access to math and science; science labs 3. Applications of wearables and ubiquitous computing 4. Educational technology for learning disabled Resources: 1. Computer lab 2. Multimedia development laboratory - audio, image, and video editing and authoring 3. Advanced Wood Products Laboratory - rapid prototyping shop 06/28/98 1. Barrier-free website 2. Information referral service 800/726-9119