A literature review on the use of inclusive mobile devices by people with disabilities with particular reference to educational uses in the countries of the cooperation council of the Arab states of the Gulf (GCC)

Simon Hayhoe

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Abstract

This article presents a grounded methodology literature review on the use of mobile devices by people with disabilities. In this article, inclusion in technology is defined and discussed. It is found that little literature is available on the inclusive use of mobile devices in the GCC, eventhough these technologies are in widespread use in this region. There is however a growing body of literature from Western countries on the use of mobile devices with disabled students; this shows a cultural bias towards the West for the development of theory. The study concludes that more cultural context is needed in researching mobile technologies with disabled students.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2013 International Conference on Current Trends in Information Technology,(CTIT) 2013
PublisherIEEE
Pages5-10
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2013
Event2013 International Conference on Current Trends in Information Technology, CTIT 2013 - Dubai, UAE United Arab Emirates
Duration: 11 Dec 201312 Dec 2013

Conference

Conference2013 International Conference on Current Trends in Information Technology, CTIT 2013
Country/TerritoryUAE United Arab Emirates
CityDubai
Period11/12/1312/12/13

Keywords

  • Accessible technology
  • Arabs
  • Disability
  • Education
  • GCC
  • Grounded theory
  • Impairment
  • Inclusion
  • M-learning
  • Mobile computing
  • Mobile devices
  • Tablets
  • Technological inclusion

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