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Engwall, Kristina – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2023
Background: The lockdown of a day centre for individuals with intellectual disabilities led to digital activities instead of traditional physical presence. Method: This study is based on 17 interviews with staff of a day centre, directors of day centres and support persons. Findings: The purpose of the digital activities was to overcome physical…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Educational Technology, Barriers, Access to Computers
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Parsons, Sarah; Daniels, Harry; Porter, Jill; Robertson, Christopher – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: Access to, and the use of, information and communication technology (ICT) is increasingly becoming a vital component of mainstream life. First-order (e.g. time and money) and second-order factors (e.g. beliefs of staff members) affect the use of ICT in different contexts. It is timely to investigate what these factors may be in the…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Information Technology, Communications, Mental Retardation