The Role of Assistive Technology in Enhancing Disability Arts

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Gina Wong

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.


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