Computer and cell phone access for individuals with mobility impairments: An overview and case studies.
Computers, telephones, and assistive technology hold promise for increasing the independence, productivity, and participation of individuals with disabilities in academic, employment, recreation, and other activities. However, to reach this goal, technology must be accessible to, available to, and u...
| Published in: | NeuroRehabilitation Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 183 - 198 |
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| Format: | research Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2011
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| Online Access: | View this record in EBSCOhost |
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