Computer-based Assistive Technology Device for Use by Students with Disabilities in Mainstream School

摘要

The increased implementation of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in education means that it is important for students with disabilities to keep up with students in general in computer-based activities in school. Method: The design of this study was cross-sectional, with group comparisons in 287 students with motor impairment and 113 with neuropsychiatric diagnosis, who used and did not use a computer-based assistive technology (ATD) in mainstream school. Result: The prevalence of using computer-based ATDs was about 42 % of students with disabilities. More than half of those students were dissatisfied with all aspects of the service. Students who use a computer-based ATD are also less satisfied with their computer use at school than those who do not use an ATD. Conclusion: An individual plan could be beneficial for each student to: focus on the aim of the computer use, examine the student's needs in terms of computer-based ATDs and their inclusion in education.