Consumer Directed Goal Planning for Assistive Technology

Title: Consumer‐Directed Goal Planning in the Delivery of Assistive Technology Services for People Who Are Ageing with Intellectual Disabilities.

Authors: Mirza, M., & Hammel, J.

Year: 2009

Summary: This study found that a consumer-directed program focusing on assistive technology and environmental interventions as compared to standard assistive technology services can improve self-reported perceptions of performance and satisfaction in people who are aging with intellectual disabilities. 

Key Words: assistive technology, environmental interventions, aging, intellectual disabilities

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