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Article type: Research Article
Authors: Lennox, Nicholasa; * | Edie, Gavinb | Taylor, Miriama | Rey-Conde, Theresea | McPhee, Judea
Affiliations: [a] Queensland Centre for Intellectual and Development Disability, The University of Queensland, Mater Hospital, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia | [b] The School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, Australia
Correspondence: [*] Address for correspondence: Associate Professor Nicholas Lennox, QCIDD, University of Queensland, Mater Hospital, Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia. E-mail: [email protected].
Abstract: Objective:In this paper we describe the design of a website based on written information about diabetes for people with intellectual disability and their care providers. Methods:The design process was collaborative with adults with intellectual disability, care providers, and professionals. The design followed the W3C Guidelines – Accessibility Guidelines Double A. Results:Preliminary results are promising and the site is having about 850 pages accessed per month. Conclusion:The consultative and design processes used resulted in a unique and acceptable educational tool for people with intellectual disability who have diabetes and their care providers.
Keywords: Diabetes, intellectual disability, website, web-based learning, care providers
DOI: 10.3233/TAD-2009-0272
Journal: Technology and Disability, vol. 21, no. 1-2, pp. 11-18, 2009
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