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ERIC Number: EJ554008
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0040-0599
Family and Cultural Alert! Considerations in Assistive Technology Assessment.
Hourcade, Jack J.; Parette, Howard P., Jr.; Huer, Mary Blake
TEACHING Exceptional Children, v30 n1 p40-44 Sep-Oct 1997
Discusses cultural and family factors to consider when evaluating a student with disability for assistive technology devices, and the need to involve families in decisions about the uses of the devices. The need to be sensitive to family needs for acceptance and to be aware of cultural differences is discussed. (CR)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement, Family Needs
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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