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Commentary: Psychological Influences on the Use of Assistive Technology: A Need for Research

Thursday, March 8th, 2007

Samuel T. Gontkovsky, PsyD; and Rochelle Busby, BS
     In its broadest sense, assistive technology (AT) refers to a range of devices, services, strategies, and practices conceived and applied to ameliorate the difficulties confronted by persons with disabilities (Cook & Hussey, 2002). More narrowly, AT may be thought of as equipment utilized for the purpose of […]

American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers and National Association of Social Workers: Where Do We Go from Here?

Wednesday, August 31st, 2005

Romel W. Mackelprang, PhD; and Richard Salsgiver, PhD
In the last few years, as most members of the American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers (AASCIPSW) are aware, the organization has worked to establish an active relationship with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). A memorandum of understanding to work […]