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Journal of Special Education Technology

2012 Volume 27, Number 2

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Table of Contents

Number of articles: 5

  1. Human Functioning, Supports, Assistive Technology, and Evidence-Based Practices in the Field of Intellectual Disability

    Ruth Luckasson & Robert L. Schalock

    This article discusses the use of assistive technology (AT) in the context of three current international trends in the field of intellectual disability (ID) that are significantly impacting the... More

    pp. 3-10

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  2. Support Needs of Adults with Intellectual Disability across Domains: The Role of Technology

    Michael L. Wehmeyer, Marc J. Tasse, Daniel K. Davies & Stephen Stock

    People with and without disabilities value the goals of greater control and self-determination, participation in their school or community, and enhanced social inclusion. Technology is an important... More

    pp. 11-21

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  3. Integrating Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Peer Support for Students with Disabilities: A Social-Ecological Perspective

    Cathy Cavanaugh, Abu Dhabi Women’s College; Nicola Wayer Jeanne Repetto, University of Florida; Ann R. Beck Karen Dudek, Illinois State University; Cathy Cavanaugh, Abu Dhabi Women’s College; Nicola Wayer Jeanne Repetto, University of Florida; Ann R. Beck Karen Dudek, Illinois State University; Cathy Cavanaugh, Abu Dhabi Women’s College; Nicola Wayer Jeanne Repetto, University of Florida; Ann R. Beck Karen Dudek, Illinois State University; Kimberly Wolowiec Fisher & Karrie A. Shogren

    The purpose of this review was to examine the degree to which augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention research included students with disabilities and their peers as part of... More

    pp. 23-39

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  4. Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Use of Assistive Technology Devices in Support Provision

    Brian R. Bryant, Soonwha Seok, Minwook Ok & Diane Pedrotty Bryant

    During a four-year period, from 1988-1992, two significant events occurred that greatly influenced assistive technology (AT) and intellectual disability: the passage by Congress of the Technology... More

    pp. 41-57

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  5. Is There an App for that?

    Karen H. Douglas, Brian W. Wojcik & James R. Thompson

    Everyday technologies (e.g., iPods, iPads, and Smart Phones) other applications (apps) that can serve as supports to students with intellectual and related developmental disabilities. The extent to... More

    pp. 59-70

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