Technology Use by Adults with Learning Disabilities: Past, Present and Future Design and Support Practices

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
List of Tables
Preface
1. Taking stock of past and present practice
	Introduction
	Scoping definitions and terms
	My approach to writing the book
	Central themes of the book
	References
2. A framework for examining how adults with learning disabilities are supported to use technologies
	Introduction
	A methodological framework
	Positive risk-taking as a framework for understanding support practice
	Conclusion
	References
3. Exploring narratives of potential: From the perspective of adults with learning disabilities
	Introduction
	Giving voice to the technology experiences of people with learning disabilities
	Stories of potential
	Celebrating the technology-related achievements of people with learning disabilities
	People with learning disabilities can develop agency, through appropriate support
	Conclusion
	References
4. Technologies of the past: Mixed blessings
	Introduction
	Technology as a burden or an asset
	Technologies as mainstream or specialist
	Technology as a panacea or a tool
	Technologies as meaningful or inappropriate for adults with learning disabilities
	Conclusion
	Notes
	References
5. Building networks and creating gaps: Past policy initiatives
	Introduction
	Policy relating to children and young people
	Policy relating to adults
	Conclusion
	Notes
	References
6. Support networks of the past: A constellation of communities of practice
	Introduction
	Seeking connections between the child-focused and adult-focused practitioner communities
	Boundary objects as sources of connection between child-focused and adult-focused communities
	Brokering as sources of connection between child-focused and adult-focused communities
	Boundary encounters beyond the child-focused community
	Conclusion
	Note
	References
7. Mapping the characteristics of past support practice
	Introduction
	The absence of shared decision-making and risk management in past support practice
	Creativity as a cornerstone of past support practice
	Enablers of creative practice
	The longevity and sustainability of creative practices of the past
	Conclusion
	Notes
	References
8. Technologies of the present: New design imperatives
	Introduction
	Designing for hope or fear
	Designing for everyone or designing for difference
	Designing through user involvement
	Conclusion
	References
9. Navigating the causes of digital inequalities: Present policy and legislative initiatives
	Introduction
	Cost-related causes of digital inequalities
	Technology-related causes of digital inequalities
	Environment-related causes of digital inequalities
	Conclusion
	Notes
	References
10. Support networks of the present: A conflict of enterprises?
	Introduction
	Scoping the different communities of practice that form a network of support for adults with learning disabilities
	Shared enterprises
	Conflicting enterprises
	Sources of connection between communities
	Conclusion
	References
11. Mapping characteristics of present support practice
	Introduction
	The persistence of creativity in current support practice
	Risk management
	Shared decision-making
	Resilience
	Influences on support practice
	Conclusion
	References
12. Charting a course to a future practice
	Introduction
	What should future support practice look like?
	How do we develop practices that support adults with learning disabilities to access and use technologies?
	Conclusions
	Notes
	References
Index