Technologies for Self-Determination for Youth with Developmental Disabilities. Technologies for Voice: A Critical Issues Brief

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 inDivision on Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children
Main Authors Skouge, James R, Kelly, Mary L, Roberts, Kelly D, Leake, David W, Stodden, Robert A
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published Division on Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children 21.04.2007
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Accessibility (for Disabled)
Advocacy
Assistive Technology
Best Practices
Communication Strategies
Developmental Disabilities
Individualized Education Programs
Media Literacy
Multimedia Materials
Performance Factors
Self Determination
Youth Opportunities
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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.)