Literaturnachweis - Detailanzeige
| Autor/inn/en | Parette, Howard P., Jr.; VanBiervliet, Alan |
|---|---|
| Institution | Arkansas Univ., Little Rock. Center for Research on Teaching and Learning. |
| Titel | Persons with Mental Retardation and Technology Use Patterns and Needs. |
| Quelle | (1990), (36 Seiten) |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; Monographie |
| Schlagwörter | Access to Education; Access to Information; Accessibility (for Disabled); Appropriate Technology; Assistive Devices (for Disabled); Communication Aids (for Disabled); Credit (Finance); Disabilities; Elementary Secondary Education; Financial Support; Information Services; Questionnaires; State Surveys; Travel; Arkansas |
| Abstract | A questionnaire examining consumer needs, spending, travel, credit options and utilization practices in adaptive/assistive and educational technology was answered by 2,201 Arkansans with disabilities of all ages. This paper emphasizes results relating to Arkansans with mental retardation. Results indicate Medicare/Medicaid as the single most widely used system for acquisition of assistive technology, and the chief function of technology in use was "getting around," a category including wheelchairs, crutches and other mobility aids. While most respondents expressed satisfaction with the technologies they were using, widespread difficulties were reported in travel (22% reported having to travel over 100 miles to receive their technology) and availability of credit plan options (30% of respondents reported personal or family financing of needed equipment). Consumer rights were called into question by findings indicating 45% of respondents were unable to try out equipment prior to purchase. In addition, training with equipment was generally seen as inadequate. Includes approximately 80 references. (PB) |
| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
Literaturbeschaffung und Bestandsnachweise in Bibliotheken prüfen
Permalink als QR-Code
Inhalt auf sozialen Plattformen teilen (nur vorhanden, wenn Javascript eingeschaltet ist)
Teile diese Seite:
