Accessible Internet training package helps people with aphasia cross the digital divide Export

@article{citeulike:2194196, abstract = {<i>Background</i>: The Internet is a source of information, communication, and leisure opportunities for people with aphasia. However, accessible training is one of several barriers for people with aphasia in using the Internet. <i>Aims</i>: This study developed and trialled special aphasia-friendly Internet training materials for people with aphasia. <i>Methods \&amp; Procedures</i>: A total of 20 people with aphasia were matched with volunteer tutors. The tutor\&ndash;student pairs met for six lessons. Pre- and post-test Internet skills assessments were conducted and attitudinal questionnaires were completed. The training materials were based on Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 and consisted of a tutor\&apos;s manual and a manual for the Internet student with aphasia. These materials are available as a free download from: http://www.shrs.uq.edu.au/cdaru/aphasiagroups/ <i>Outcomes \&amp; Results</i>: Significant differences between pre and post scores were found and participants reached a range of levels of independence following the training. The majority reported favourable outcomes. <i>Conclusions</i>. Results indicated that it was possible for people with aphasia to learn to use the Internet when they were taught in a one-to-one teaching situation with the use of accessible training manuals.}, author = {Egan, Jennifer and Worrall, Linda and Oxenham, Dorothea}, citeulike-article-id = {2194196}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02687030344000562}, doi = {10.1080/02687030344000562}, journal = {Aphasiology}, keywords = {aphasia}, number = {3}, pages = {265--280}, posted-at = {2008-01-04 10:49:03}, priority = {3}, publisher = {Psychology Press}, title = {Accessible Internet training package helps people with aphasia cross the digital divide}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02687030344000562}, volume = {18}, year = {2004} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:2194196 L3 - citeulike-article-id:2194196 N2 - <i>Background</i>: The Internet is a source of information, communication, and leisure opportunities for people with aphasia. However, accessible training is one of several barriers for people with aphasia in using the Internet. <i>Aims</i>: This study developed and trialled special aphasia-friendly Internet training materials for people with aphasia. <i>Methods &amp; Procedures</i>: A total of 20 people with aphasia were matched with volunteer tutors. The tutor&ndash;student pairs met for six lessons. Pre- and post-test Internet skills assessments were conducted and attitudinal questionnaires were completed. The training materials were based on Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 and consisted of a tutor&apos;s manual and a manual for the Internet student with aphasia. These materials are available as a free download from: http://www.shrs.uq.edu.au/cdaru/aphasiagroups/ <i>Outcomes &amp; Results</i>: Significant differences between pre and post scores were found and participants reached a range of levels of independence following the training. The majority reported favourable outcomes. <i>Conclusions</i>. Results indicated that it was possible for people with aphasia to learn to use the Internet when they were taught in a one-to-one teaching situation with the use of accessible training manuals. IS - 3 JF - Aphasiology EP - 280 TI - Accessible Internet training package helps people with aphasia cross the digital divide PB - Psychology Press VL - 18 SP - 265 KW - aphasia AU - Egan, Jennifer AU - Worrall, Linda AU - Oxenham, Dorothea PY - 2004/// UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02687030344000562 ER -