Technologies for Self-Determination for Youth with Developmental Disabilities

This paper focuses on "technologies for voice" that are related to the self-determination of youth with developmental disabilities. The authors describe a self-determination model that values family-focused, community-referenced pedagogies employing "new media" to give voice to y...

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Published inEducation and training in developmental disabilities Vol. 42; no. 4; pp. 475 - 482
Main Authors Skouge, James R, Kelly, Mary L, Roberts, Kelly D, Leake, David W, Stodden, Robert A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Division on Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children 01.12.2007
Subjects
Assistive Technology
Confidentiality
Developmental Disabilities
Educational Strategies
Individualized Education Programs
Individualized Transition Plans
Multimedia Materials
Privacy
Self Determination
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Summary:This paper focuses on "technologies for voice" that are related to the self-determination of youth with developmental disabilities. The authors describe a self-determination model that values family-focused, community-referenced pedagogies employing "new media" to give voice to youth and their families. In line with the adage that a picture is worth a thousand words, many youth and families find they are better able to convey their life situations and express their hopes and fears using multimedia (e.g., camcorders, voice recorders, digital cameras, PowerPoint) to find their voices in transition and IEP planning meetings. Systematic strategies are described to support teachers and other youth advocates to employ multimedia technologies as tools of self-determination. (Contains 6 tables.)
ISSN:1547-0350