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Project

Role of Technology Use in Creative Activities of Individuals with IDD: Access, Inclusion, Visibility, Connection

Center:

AZ-Sonoran UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2021

Contact Information:

Yumi Shirai
[email protected]
520-621-9427

Project Description:

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, visual arts studios for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have turned to technology to continue their missions. Traditionally, technology has played an assistive role, promoting equal participation, inclusion and access for persons with IDD. Using the opportunity of the rapid transition from studios as physical places to virtual spaces, we plan to advance the field of inclusive arts research by conducting an online survey-based, mixed methods study. With quantitative and qualitative narrative and audio-visual data, we will explore roles of technology, creative arts, and arts organizations, and the impact this has on the process and experiences of artists with IDD.

Keyword(s):

art, technology, IDD, virtual

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Employment-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National

Funding Source:

Federal

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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