Assistive Technology Integration in Special Education Teacher Preparation: Program Coordinators' Perceptions of Current Attainment and Importance

Journal of Special Education Technology

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 29-44

  Michaels, Craig A ^a   McDermott, Jennifer ^b  

^a CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK   (United States)

^b H Ashton Marsh Elementary School   (United States)

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EID: 85071395215     PISSN: 01626434     EISSN: 23813121     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/016264340301800302     Document Type: Article

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