Assistive technology and computer adaptations for individuals with spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury (SCI) commonly occurs in individuals during important years for formation of vocational goals, resulting in low post-injury employment rates and higher costs to society. Individuals with SCI who are employed have improved quality of life. Assistive technology, often available at modest cost, can help individuals with SCI to compensate for functional limitations, overcome barriers to employability, enhance technical capacities and computer utilization, and improve ability to compete for gainful employment.
McKinley
William
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA. wmckinle@hsc.vcu.edu
Tewksbury
Michael A
MA
Sitter
Pat
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Reed
Jennifer
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Floyd
Shawn
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D000328:Adult; D003199:Computer Systems / Q000191:economics; D004651:Employment; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012656:Self-Help Devices / Q000191:economics; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000191:economics / Q000534:rehabilitation*