The use of internet and technological devices in children with disability from the perspective of parents.
BACKGROUND: Information and communication technologies can make a significant difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Hardware and software services adapted for the type of disability may enable the individuals with disabilities to make use of information and communication technolo...
| Publicado en: | Technology & Disability Vol. 33; no. 3; pp. 237 - 245 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2021
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