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ERIC Number: EJ1454814
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-2047-3869
EISSN: EISSN-2047-3877
Participating in the Digital World: A Consensus Statement on Digital Social Contact for People with Disabilities Living in Sheltered Care Facility Homes
Linda N. Douma; Anne Tharner; Paula S. Sterkenburg; Lotte Piekema; Annet ten Brug; Noud Frielink; Lianne Bakkum; Esmee Adam; J. Clasien de Schipper; Petri Embregts; Carlo Schuengel
International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, v70 n8 p1452-1466 2024
Introduction: Digital social contact is increasingly being used, which accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to determine the consensus among stakeholders regarding recommendations for the use and facilitation of digital social contact for people with intellectual disabilities living in sheltered care facility homes. Methods: This consensus statement was developed in three consecutive rounds of questionnaires (rapid online modified Delphi design). The expert-groups included people with disabilities (N = 6) and their families (N = 10), support professionals (N = 9), behavioural consultants (N = 7), managers of sheltered care facility homes (N = 10), scientists and industry experts (N = 15). Findings: Four main themes were identified: 1. Reasons for and types of digital social contact; 2. Support and training needs; 3. Materials and other requirements needed to enable digital social contact; and 4. Best practices and future developments. For each theme, several recommendations were formulated. Discussion and conclusion: This study resulted in a consensus statement aimed mainly at care professionals, families of people with intellectual disabilities and managers of sheltered care facility homes. Findings show that digital social contact can contribute to societal participation of people with disabilities. Additionally, tailored exploration of digital contact is recommended, as well as aiming for inclusive-by-design technology developments with developers and stakeholders working together.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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