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Peer reviewedBrodin, Jane; Bjorck-Akesson, Eva – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 1995
This pilot study describes how four adults with profound mental retardation used picture telephones to communicate. The findings refute the belief that mental retardation and advanced technology are incompatible and suggest that picture telephones may become a necessary support mechanism to provide individuals with mental retardation access to…
Descriptors: Adults, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Equipment Evaluation
Download full textBrodin, Jane; And Others – 1993
This study examined the use of videotelephony by two men with moderate mental retardation attending a Swedish day center. This minitrial evaluated technical aspects of the equipment, understanding of how to use the videotelephones by people with moderate mental retardation, and general points of view from the staff. Both men had poorly developed…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes, Communication Skills, Equipment Evaluation
