Disability and the Internet: Access and Use as Means Toward Greater Self-Advocacy.

Wong, Marika A.

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ERIC Number: EJ546016

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Publication Date: 1997

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Disability and the Internet: Access and Use as Means Toward Greater Self-Advocacy.

Wong, Marika A.

Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, v15 n2 p23-36 Spr 1997

Discusses the use of the Internet for increased self-advocacy by persons with physical impairments. Current legislation relating to access and technology and technology's role in increasing independence are also addressed. Profiles are provided of people using the Internet for advocacy and projects encouraging adaptive technology and telecommunications. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Advocacy, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Federal Legislation, Internet, Personal Autonomy, Physical Disabilities, Self Advocacy, Telecommunications

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Americans with Disabilities Act 1990; Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act

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