Abstract

This article discusses the assistive technology training needs of families and provides an overview of the instructional CD-ROM, "Families, Cultures, and AAC". This CD-ROM is designed to provide information about assistive technology, especially augmentative and alternative communication, to both professionals and families through an engaging multimedia format. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Citation

Hourcade, J.J. & Parette, P. (2001). Providing Assistive Technology Information to Professionals and Families of Children with MRDD: Interactive CD-ROM Technology. Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 36(3), 272. Retrieved August 16, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/94282/.

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Keywords

• Assistive Devices (for Disabled)
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• Disabilities
• Elementary Secondary Education
• Multimedia Instruction
• Parent Education
• teacher education
• Training Methods