A sense of control : virtual communities for people with mobility impairments
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A sense of control : virtual communities for people with mobility impairments
(Chandos information professional series)
Chandos, 2009
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This work develops a theoretical framework for a virtual community for people with long-term, severe mobility disabilities. It proposes strategies for implementing a virtual community model based on user information needs. The central theme to emerge from their narratives is how the use of information and communications technology (ICT) allows them to regain a sense of control. The conclusion is that the technology provides strategies for independence and facilitates self-empowerment.
Table of Contents
- Communication, information and well-being for people with disabilities
- Virtual communities' research - the perspective
- Governments' policies, legislative and telecommunications regulatory frameworks and information policy
- Information needs research for people with disabilities
- Deconstructing the narratives of people with physical disabilities - towards a well-being model for a successful virtual community
- Findings from the narratives of the allied health/information/policy professionals - confirming the relevance of the emerging well-being model
- Model construction
- Future directions for virtual communities for people with physical disabilities.
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