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ERIC Number: EJ619717
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-1079-3917
Barriers to Minority Family Involvement in Assistive Technology Decision-Making Processes.
Kemp, Crystal E.; Parette, Howard P.
Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, v35 n4 p384-92 Dec 2000
This article examines systemic barriers (i.e., racism and prejudice, equity of resources, and professionals' views of themselves being different) faced by minority families in the assistive technology decision-making process. Implications for professionals working with students with mental and developmental disabilities from minority families are drawn. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Cultural Influences, Decision Making, Developmental Disabilities, Family Involvement, Mental Retardation, Minority Groups, Racial Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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