Empowering accessibility: The dynamics of assistive technology acquisition.
BACKGROUND: While it has been broadly agreed that there is a need for consolidated information about assistive technology, previous attempts have not been sufficient for detailed consumer demands. OBJECTIVE: Researchers sought consumer feedback to determine what should be included in a comprehensive...
| Publicado en: | Technology & Disability Vol. 36; no. 4; pp. 209 - 220 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Dec2024
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