A Sense of Control - Virtual Communities for People With Mobility Impairments

This work develops a theoretical framework for a virtual community for people with long-term, severe mobility disabilities. It proposes strategies for implementing a virtual community model based on user information needs. The central theme to emerge from their narratives is how the use of information and communications technology (ICT) allows them to regain a sense of control. The conclusion is that the technology provides strategies for independence and facilitates self-empowerment. Draws on the author's wide-ranging experience of ICT and disability Provides practical and realistic recommendations to real-world problems

Product details

• Authors: Christine Tilley, Christine M. Tilley
• Publisher: Neal Schuman
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2008
• EAN: 9781843345213
• ISBN: 978-1-84334-521-3
• No. of pages: 308
• Series: Chandos Information Profession; Chandos Information Profession
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system