Jane Seale

Technology Use by Adults with Learning Disabilities (eBook, ePUB)

Past, Present and Future Design and Support Practices

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book examines the role that technologies play in the lives of adults with learning disabilities. It analyses how design and support practices can be used to support access to technology in ways that can enhance opportunities and life experiences.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 236
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Mai 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781000587371
• Artikelnr.: 63616427

Autorenporträt

Jane Seale is a Professor of Education at the Open University in the UK. Her research interests lie at the intersections between disability, technology and inclusion. One particular focus of her work is the development and evaluation of methods that promote voice and empowerment for adults with learning disabilities.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Taking stock of past and present practice. 2. A framework for examining how adults with learning disabilities are supported to use technologies. 3. Exploring narratives of potential: From the perspective of adults with learning disabilities. 4. Technologies of the past: Mixed blessings. 5. Building networks and creating gaps: Past policy initiatives. 6. Support networks of the past: A constellation of communities of practice. 7. Mapping the characteristics of past support practice. 8. Technologies of the present: New design imperatives. 9. Navigating the causes of digital inequalities: Present policy and legislative initiatives. 10. Support networks of the present: A conflict of enterprises? 11. Mapping characteristics of present support practice. 12. Charting a course to a future practice

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1. Taking stock of past and present practice. 2. A framework for examining
how adults with learning disabilities are supported to use technologies. 3.
Exploring narratives of potential: From the perspective of adults with
learning disabilities. 4. Technologies of the past: Mixed blessings. 5.
Building networks and creating gaps: Past policy initiatives. 6. Support
networks of the past: A constellation of communities of practice. 7.
Mapping the characteristics of past support practice. 8. Technologies of
the present: New design imperatives. 9. Navigating the causes of digital
inequalities: Present policy and legislative initiatives. 10. Support
networks of the present: A conflict of enterprises? 11. Mapping
characteristics of present support practice. 12. Charting a course to a
future practice