AUCD: Poster Symposium 12: Technology, Assistive Technology, & Universal Design : "That Smart Pen sounded like it could be pretty helpful": A Thematic Analysis on Using Wireless Technology in the Workplace
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Presenter
Josephine Mhende, Masters of Public Health,Center for Leadership in Disability at Georgia State University, UCEDD/LEND
Description
Our research team interviewed individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities regarding their knowledge of and experiences with various types of available wireless technologies. Semi-structured focus-group interviews were conducted to understand participants? perceptions of the benefits of using wireless technology in the workplace and barriers to implementation. This session will present themes identified in analyses of focus-group transcripts. Results may guide efforts to support individuals with disabilities gain competitive integrated employment.Back to Session: Poster Symposium 12: Technology, Assistive Technology, & Universal Design