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A sense of control : virtual communities for people with mobility impairments /

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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 informati...

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Main Author: Tilley, Christine
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Witney : Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd, 2009.
Series:Chandos information professional series.
Subjects:
Internet > Social aspects.
Computers and people with disabilities.
Telecommunication > Social aspects.
Internet > Aspect social.
Ordinateurs et personnes handicapées.
Télécommunications > Aspect social.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Library & Information Science > General.
Computers and people with disabilities
Internet > Social aspects
Telecommunication > Social aspects
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 ebook (xxvii, 279 pages))
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781780631448
1780631448