Addressing Internet training issues for people with Parkinson's disease.
The Internet enables access to information, services, support and participation in leisure opportunities. Some populations, including people with disabilities, lack access to these opportunities through the Internet. Barriers may include finances, physical access, lack of resources and inaccessible...
| Publicado en: | Advances in Speech Language Pathology Vol. 6; no. 4; pp. 209 - 221 |
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| Formato: | questionnaire/scale research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Dec2004
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