The Role of Technology Use by a Person with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities as a Family Support

TitleThe Role of Technology Use by a Person with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities as a Family Support
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsWehmeyer ML, Palmer SB, Davies D, Stock S
JournalInterdisciplinary Journal of Family Studies
Volume16
Issue2
Pagination90-99
Date Published12/2011
PublisherPadova University Press
Place PublishedPadova, IT
ISSN Number2282-2011
Keywordsinformation technology., intellectual disability, technology
Abstract

A nationwide survey of family members of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities was conducted to update the knowledge base concerning technology use by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Survey responses provided information about use of technology for mobility, hearing and vision, communication, independent living, and in the area of computer use. In addition, survey items queried the use of electronic and information technology devices such as use of e-mail, mobile telephones, and digital cameras. This study analyzed the technology needed and/or used by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who lived at home with their family members and considered findings in terms of family supports.

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