Assistive Technology and Associated Training: A survey of students who have received the Disabled Students' Allowances

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Author
Draffan, E. A.
James, A.
Wilkinson, Sue
Viney, D.
Date
2014Type
Article
Publisher
National Association of Disability Practioners
ISSN
1759-2224
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This paper aims to highlight some important pointers to improving the provision of assistive
technologies (AT) and their support, based on an online survey carried out between
September 2011 and February 2012 with results from 841 students in receipt of the Disabled
Students’ Allowances (DSAs). The students overwhelmingly felt the technologies provided
were "useful" or "very useful" and 70% of those who took up training felt that it helped, but
there were some noteworthy issues that still need to be addressed. It was found that some
problems appeared to be occurring due to a lack of clarity over technology terminology,
training requirements and the need to review the provision of portable technologies.
Journal/conference proceeding
Journal of Inclusive Practice in Further and Higher Education
Citation
Draffan, E.A., James, A., Wilkinson, S. and Viney, D. (2014) 'Assistive Technology and Associated Training: A survey of students who have received the Disabled Students' Allowances', Journal of Inclusive Practice in Further and Higher Education, 5, pp.5-10.
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This article was published in Journal of Inclusive Practice in Further and Higher Education in 2014 online, available at
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