Body functions and structures pertinent to infrared thermography-based access for clients with severe motor disabilities.
Infrared thermography has been recently proposed as an access technology for individuals with disabilities, but body functions and structures pertinent to its use have not been documented. Seven clients (2 adults, 5 youth) with severe disabilities and their primary caregivers participated in this st...
| Publicado en: | Assistive Technology Vol. 23; no. 2; pp. 53 - 65 |
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| Formato: | equations & formulas pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Summer2011
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