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Information and Its Use
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- ISSN
- 1359-5474
- DOI
- 10.1108/TLDR-12-2014-0042
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on Mander's paper on people with learning disabilities’ first-hand experience of accessible information. Design/methodology/approach – The commentary reflects on some of the findings presented by Mander and builds on these, with particular emphasis on what it means to understand information. Findings – Everything from initial product design to building capacity and constructing knowledge requires expertise and attention to detail. Originality/value – There are no easy fix solutions to achieving understanding of information for people who have learning disabilities.
Journal
Tizard Learning Disability Review – Emerald Publishing
Published: Apr 7, 2015