Mobile Technology as a Tool for Social Inclusion and Communication for People with Intellectual Disabilities
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| Title: | Mobile Technology as a Tool for Social Inclusion and Communication for People with Intellectual Disabilities |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Alan R. Foley, Micah Fialka Feldman |
| Source: | AERA Online Paper Repository. 2025. |
| Availability: | AERA Online Paper Repository. Available from: American Educational Research Association. 1430 K Street NW Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-238-3200; Fax: 202-238-3250; e-mail: subscriptions@aera.net; Web site: http://www.aera.net |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 5 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Speeches/Meeting Papers Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Intellectual Disability, Self Advocacy, Interpersonal Relationship, Self Determination, Empowerment, Interpersonal Communication |
| DOI: | 10.3102/2182683 |
| Abstract: | This study, a collaborative effort between a self-advocate with an intellectual disability and a university professor, explores the impact of mobile technology, particularly speech-to-text tools, on enhancing social inclusion and communication for people with intellectual disabilities. Through a participatory research approach, we share personal narratives and insights on the role of technology in fostering independence, social connections, and self-advocacy. Our findings highlight the potential of mobile devices to facilitate communication, support self-determination, and promote community participation. This research contributes to a growing body of work on the intersection of technology and disability, emphasizing the need for user-centered approaches in both research and technology development. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | ED678494 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study, a collaborative effort between a self-advocate with an intellectual disability and a university professor, explores the impact of mobile technology, particularly speech-to-text tools, on enhancing social inclusion and communication for people with intellectual disabilities. Through a participatory research approach, we share personal narratives and insights on the role of technology in fostering independence, social connections, and self-advocacy. Our findings highlight the potential of mobile devices to facilitate communication, support self-determination, and promote community participation. This research contributes to a growing body of work on the intersection of technology and disability, emphasizing the need for user-centered approaches in both research and technology development. |
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| DOI: | 10.3102/2182683 |
