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This paper presents results of an interdisciplinary pre-study that involved people with and without learning disabilities using iPads as a communication tool in their everyday life for self-confidence and empowerment. Main results highlight the accessibility challenges still prevalent: not usability leading to a lack of acceptance; but poor level of awareness of the relevance of media-literate action for the target group; insufficient coaching / personal support; insufficient technical accessibility and assistance.
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Edler, C., Rath, M. (2014). People with Learning Disabilities Using the iPad as a Communication Tool - Conditions and Impact with Regard to e-inclusion. In: Miesenberger, K., Fels, D., Archambault, D., Peňáz, P., Zagler, W. (eds) Computers Helping People with Special Needs. ICCHP 2014. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 8547. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08596-8_27
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