Living in the State of Stuck: How Assistive Technology Impacts the Lives of People with Disabilities by Marcia J. Scherer (2005-01-15)

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Living in a State of Stuck: How Technology Impacts the Lines of People with Disabilites

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Living in the State of Stuck, 2nd Edition: How Technology Impacts the Lives of Poeple with Disabilities by Marcia J Scherer (1996-09-25)

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Assistive Technologies and Other Supports for People With Brain Impairment

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Assistive Technologies and Other Support for People with Brain Impairment, by Marcia J. Scherer, is a must-have text for academic instructors and their students. The author's synopsis of brain impairment, current rehabilitation strategies, available assistive technologies and resources, as well as the practical merging of the above, makes this an invaluable addition to any academic program in cognitive rehabilitation....The author's inclusion of a section regarding current funding options makes this text truly invaluable and a leader amongst its contemporaries."--Brain Injury This book is an extensive and impressive overview, not only of current research in assistive technology (AT), but also of its relationship to cognitive dysfunction, and of the experiences that people with cognitive disabilities present from birth or due to acquired brain injury....It will be valuable not only for healthcare professionals, but also as a knowledge base for users, families, and carers."--Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine Marcia Scherer's book is timely, ambitiously thorough, and provides a framework for understanding complex needs and their rehabilitation...Assistive Technologies and Other Supports for People with Brain Impairment is, to my mind, the first book of sufficient depth, theoretical clarity and usefulness to be considerable as a textbook of this exciting field."--Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Dr. Scherer provides a comprehensive and well-integrated examination of disabilities associated with brain impairment and how to approach the use of adaptive technologies."--Journal of Technology in Human Services This book gives a clear and detailed overview of how the brain reacts to impairment and gives illustrated examples of effective integration of AT into the lives of people with cognitive disability. The resources referred to are primarily American but the principles are universal."--The Newsletter of the Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association The author's strong and diverse experience in clinical, research and technology has resulted in an important guide for practitioners, families, caregivers and persons with disability who are seeking assistive technology supports."--Brain Injury Professional Despite fast-paced changes in both consumer technology and medical assistive technology, the book is up-to-date, incorporating discussion of the latest devices and approaches. The writing is clear and the book is well-organized, with a substantial number of comprehensive tables and charts that make this a valuable reference work."--Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology Integrating current research with the experiences of people with cognitive disabilities, this volume examines how assistive and cognitive support technologies are being harnessed to provide assistance for thinking, remembering, and learning. The book vividly describes real-life situations in which cognitively impaired individuals use assistive supports and the advantages and limitations these individuals perceive from their use. It provides information on how cognitively impaired individuals and their families and caregivers can select the most appropriate technologies from a wide array of accommodations and resources, including individualized protocols of different forms of support to facilitate optimal functioning. The text offers practitioners a comprehensive and systematic process for ensuring their clients' effective application and utilization of this technology. This book will also provide insight for users of assistive technology and their families and caregivers to ensure optimal technology use. Key Features: • Outlines an effective process for integrating assistive technologies into the activities and lifestyle of users with cognitive disabilities • Explains how to match individuals with the most appropriate devices to enhance independent functioning • Provides a detailed overview of neurological and physical characteristics of various cognitive disabilities present at birth or acquired through accident, illness, or aging • Includes figures, checklists, assessment tools, and illustrations throughout the text for enhanced learning

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Connecting to Learn: Educational and Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities

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For anyone who has been overwhelmed when selecting an educational or assistive technology or who has experienced frustration in trying to come up with the best instructional plan for a person with a disability, this book was written for you. Connecting to Learn presents a comprehensive and readable approach to matching the right technology with students with disabilities, especially visual and auditory disabilities. support service administrators, instructional design specialists, parents and individuals with disabilities, and rehabilitation psychologists should find this book valuable in their efforts to help those with disabilities learn, live and connect with others.

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Living in the State of Stuck: How Assistive Technology Impacts the Lives of People with Disabilities

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In the latest (4th) edition of this well-regarded work, Dr. Scherer brings us up-to-date on the "battles won and battles lost" of the men and women with disabilities whom she followed closely in previous volumes. The result is an engaging, eye-opening, and frank discussion on assistive technology from the standpoint of those who use it (or have opted not to).

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Assistive Technology in the Workplace, 1e

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The first book of its kind, this text outlines and defines the process for selecting, integrating, and utilizing assistive technology in the work environment. Each stage of the process is examined in depth, and effective strategies are presented to help overcome the barriers likely to be encountered at each stage. The book also provides insight into the client's experience by drawing on research that explores the experiences of people using assistive technology in the workplace and the issues they face in acquiring and using their technology in the work environment. • Results from the Assistive Technology User Study are explained - an extensive and unique research project undertaken by the authors that examines the experiences of AT users in the workplace, the barriers they experience, and the support strategies they use to function in the work environment. • AT user quotes and anecdotes bring immediacy to obstacles faced in the workplace. • Vignettes and case studies throughout the text encourage students to apply principles to real-life situations. • Appendices include listings for various professional organizations, funding, listservs, and research resources, as well as lists of questions therapists and clients should ask in various situations. • Material progresses in a logical manner, examining each facet of workplace AT beyond its theory and evaluation. • Consumer/client-centered focus takes the client's needs into account, featuring anecdotes from the users interviewed in the AT User Study. • Employer concerns are addressed, using anecdotes to illustrate issues from the employer's perspective - an essential factor to consider when selecting appropriate technology.

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