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A publication of the Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children
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Volume 21 Number 2
Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities: A Review and Synthesis of the Literature
Sandra Alper and Sahoby Raharinirina
University of Northern Iowa
Abstract
Despite the emphasis on technology and the rapid proliferation of assistive technology devices, little is known about the specific uses of assistive technology with persons who vary in disability type, severity, and age. The present study conducted a comprehensive review and a systematic analysis of published reports of assistive technology and skill acquisition of persons with disabilities. Uses of assistive technology, its benefits and obstacles, are reviewed. The results provide indications why technology is often abandoned. Implications for practitioners and researchers are discussed.
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