A retrospective analysis of technological advancements in special education

Computers in the Schools

Volumn 20, Issue 1-2, 2003, Pages 129-152

  Jeffs, Tara ^a   Morrison, William F ^a   Messenheimer, Trinka ^a   Rizza, Mary G ^a   Banister, Savilla ^a  

^a BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Computers; Deaf; Gifted; Hard of hearing; Learning disabilities; Mental retardation; Special education; Talented; Technology

Indexed keywords

EID: 77957057515     PISSN: 07380569     EISSN: 15287033     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J025v20n01_10     Document Type: Article

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