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Publication Date: 2023-Sep
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Digital Health, Fitness, and Wellness Tools for Students with Disabilities
Journal of Special Education Technology, v38 n3 p392-403 Sep 2023
Research on using technology to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in exercise, health, and wellness is not as abundant as using technology in academic areas. The purpose of this article is to provide educators with resources that will assist in filling this technology gap. This article provides examples of specific apps and wearable devices that are accessible for diverse learners and selected based on practical experience using them with this population. In this article, apps are categorized by exercise, health, and wellness, while also including helpful tools for both mobile and wearable devices. Some of these apps fall into multiple educational categories and therefore can be used for a diverse population of learners. Although these tools are not applicable to all students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, they do address the specific needs of some students.
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Exercise, Health, Wellness, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Computer Oriented Programs, Equipment, Handheld Devices, Physical Health, Mental Health, Well Being, Nutrition, Physical Activity Level, Physical Fitness
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