Wired To Work: A Qualitative Analysis of Assistive Technology Training for People with Visual Impairments.

Wolffe, Karen E.; Candela, Tony; Johnson, Gil

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ERIC Number: EJ678704

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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Wired To Work: A Qualitative Analysis of Assistive Technology Training for People with Visual Impairments.

Wolffe, Karen E.; Candela, Tony; Johnson, Gil

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v97 n11 p1-36 Nov 2003

This article details the qualitative results of focus groups with adults who are visually impaired and received assistive technology (AT) training (n=55) and with AT trainers (n=48). Participants described the state of AT training at the beginning of the 21st century from their perspectives as students and teachers. (Contains 4 references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Assistive Technology, Focus Groups, Knowledge Level, Participant Satisfaction, Trainees, Trainers, Training Methods, Visual Impairments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: In the print edition, this article begins on page 677.