title: Family members' reports of the technology use of family members with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  A nationwide survey of family members of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities ranging in age from birth through adulthood was conducted to replicate a similar effort by Wehmeyer and update the knowledge base concerning technology use by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  
  
  METHODS
  Survey responses provided information about use of technology for mobility, hearing and vision, communication, independent living, and in the area of computer use. In addition, survey items queried the use of electronic and information technology devices such as use of email, mobile telephones and digital cameras.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Survey results showed that although the use of computers for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is more prevalent, other technology use frequency is much the same as in the late 1990s. However, technology needs did vary among school-age individuals over time.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Implications of results for technology use of people with disabilities are discussed through the lens of frequency of use and needs for individuals with disabilities.
authors: Beach Center on Disability, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA. spalmer@ku.edu
authors: S B
authors: SB
authors: Palmer
authors: M L
authors: ML
authors: Wehmeyer
authors: D K
authors: DK
authors: Davies
authors: S E
authors: SE
authors: Stock
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D051346:Mobility Limitation; D012656:Self-Help Devices / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014600:Utilization Review; D055815:Young Adult