Enhancing participation in employment through AAC technologies.
Despite significant challenges, there are a growing number of documented cases of employment success for individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). We review recent research on employment and AAC, and discuss the results within a framework that describes what is known about the worker, the workplace, technology, and society in achieving employment success for individuals who use AAC. Information on goals for future research and technology development is also provided.
McNaughton
David
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Department of Education and School Psychology and Special Education, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, USA.
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Diane Nelson
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D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D003147:Communication Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004651:Employment; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D011640:Public Policy; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States