Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6848772 | Research in Developmental Disabilities | 2015 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the use of email by people with intellectual disability across multiple technological devices or platforms. Four individuals with intellectual disability participated in this study. Participants were taught how to access and send an email on a Windows desktop computer, laptop, and an iPad tablet device. Results indicated a functional relation. All participants acquired and generalized sending and receiving an email from multiple platforms. Conclusions are discussed about the importance of empowering people with intellectual disability by providing multiple means of expression, including the ability to communicate effectively using a variety of devices.
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Authors
David F. Cihak, Donald McMahon, Cate C. Smith, Rachel Wright, Melinda M. Gibbons,