Enhancing comprehension of web information for users with special linguistic needs

Abstract

In this essay we review the special linguistic needs of language-disordered users who are potential users of the world wide web hypertext system. For the web to be a true information highway, there must be facilities to enhance the comprehension of those users who have special requirements, and who will benefit enormously from appropriately aided access to the web. We provide some guidelines for the development of such facilities. Show more