| Title: |
Helping Persons with Disabilities to Become Literate Using Assistive Technology: Practice and Policy Suggestions. |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Pierce, Patsy L.; Porter, Patricia B. |
| Source: |
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Fall 1996 11(3):142-146. |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
5 |
| Publication Date: |
1996 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers |
| Descriptors: |
Assistive Devices (for Disabled); Disabilities; Educational Policy; Elementary Secondary Education; Literacy Education; Reading Skills; Writing Skills |
| Abstract: |
This article explores the use of assistive technology to teach basic literacy skills to individuals with disabilities. Literacy assessment and intervention techniques, policy issues related to literacy and assistive technology, and future directions are discussed. The importance of developing policy to ensure the delivery of literacy instruction using assistive technology supports is emphasized. (CR) |
| Journal Code: |
CIJFEB1997 |
| Entry Date: |
1997 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ530741 |
| Database: |
ERIC |