Exploring effective ICT use for communication support in students with severe physical disabilities: a descriptive qualitative study.
Purpose: This study aims to identify the key conditions necessary for the effective use of information and communication technology (ICT) in educational settings, considering the perspectives of students with physical disabilities, their families, teachers and rehabilitation professionals. Materials...
| Publicado en: | Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Vol. 21; no. 1; pp. 297 - 309 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jan2026
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