An analysis of the digital literacy of people with disabilities in Korea: verification of a moderating effect of gender, education and age

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 404-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun-Young Park ◽  
Su-Jung Nam
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Gender Education

scholarly journals ADAPTATION TO THE INFORMATION SOCIETY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN SLOVAKIA

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 262-275
Author(s):  
Anna Ondrejková
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Great Opportunity ◽  
Current State ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Questionnaire Form

The information and communication technology (ICT) is an important phenomenon of contemporary society, in particular in developed countries. The massive use of ICT has created an information society. Changes caused by the increasing importance of information and ICT are not only technological or economic, but are social, directly affecting the lives of citizens. The ICT usage offers a great opportunity for people with disabilities. Important factors for enhancing quality of life for this part of the population include mapping the current state and the increasing level of digital literacy. The aim of this paper is to view digital literacy in the context of social and digital integration for people with disabilities in the society of the Slovak Republic and especially present results of social research in digital literacy of this minority in Slovakia. The study involves a quantitative type of social research. The techniques of data collection for the research included an electronic questionnaire form. The technology for developing the questionnaire involved Google forms. The results of this research show how people with disabilities could adapt to the information society.

Speech-Language Pathology in the Peace Corps: Necessity and Sustainability

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-18
Author(s):  
Melissa A. Pierce
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Peace Corps ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
The United States ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Language Pathology

In countries other than the United States, the study and practice of speech-language pathology is little known or nonexistent. Recognition of professionals in the field is minimal. Speech-language pathologists in countries where speech-language pathology is a widely recognized and respected profession often seek to share their expertise in places where little support is available for individuals with communication disorders. The Peace Corps offers a unique, long-term volunteer opportunity to people with a variety of backgrounds, including speech-language pathologists. Though Peace Corps programs do not specifically focus on speech-language pathology, many are easily adapted to the profession because they support populations of people with disabilities. This article describes how the needs of local children with communication disorders are readily addressed by a Special Education Peace Corps volunteer.

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