Affiliations: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA | [x] P.O. Box 980661, Richmond, VA 23298, USA, Tel.: +1 804 828 4233; Fax: +1 804 828 5074; E-mail: [email protected] | [y] Virginia Commonwealth University, MCV Campus, PO Box 980677, Richmond, VA 23298-0677, USA, Tel.: +1 804 828 5401; Fax: +1 804 828 6340; E-mail: [email protected]
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Address for correspondence: William McKinley, MD, P.O. Box 980661, Richmond, VA 23298, USA. Tel.: +1 804 828 4233; Fax: +1 804 828 5074; E-mail: [email protected]
Abstract: Spinal cord injury (SCI) commonly occurs in individuals during important years for formation of vocational goals, resulting in low post-injury employment rates and higher costs to society. Individuals with SCI who are employed have improved quality of life. Assistive technology, often available at modest cost, can help individuals with SCI to compensate for functional limitations, overcome barriers to employability, enhance technical capacities and computer utilization, and improve ability to compete for gainful employment.
