Bridging the gap: challenges and opportunities of assistive technology loan library systems for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the United States
Participants in the study highlighted the importance of expanding the range of assistive devices available in these libraries and improving the efficiency of the service they provide. The study advocates for targeted efforts to enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of assistive technology loan libraries, highlighting their critical role in empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Authors
- Onaedo Ilozumba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4951-9631)
- Ikenna D. Ebuenyi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3329-6296)
- Jeffrey Ruffing
- Peshawa Mahmood
Institutions
- University of Pittsburgh (US)
- Community Living (US)
- University of Birmingham (GB)
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
- Published
- 2024-09-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2024.2400997
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.87