The Role of Assistive Technology in Enhancing Disability Arts
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Keywords
disability arts, assistive technology, accessibility
Abstract
This research explores published articles, websites, and incorporates the writer’s observations on how Assistive Technology (AT) has revolutionized what disabled artists can do better today. It provides resources and examples of integrating AT in art. Advances in AT and changes in federal laws have propelled disability in the arts.
The Role of Assistive Technology in Enhancing Disability Arts by Gina Wong is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Based on a work at https://rdsjournal.org. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at https://www.rds.hawaii.edu.
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