2007 PhD Thesis Final Revised.pdf - Curtin University

APPENDIX A: PERSONAL INTERVIEWS
A.1 Information sheet
TITLE OF STUDY:
AIMS OF STUDY:
“The Disability Divide: A Study Into The Impact Of Internet
Technologies On People With Physical Disabilities”
1. To demonstrate the ways in which Internet technologies provide
advantages for people with physical disabilities;
2. To develop a clear understanding of the ways in which people
with physical disabilities perceive and utilise Internet
technologies in relation to self, establishing the extent and nature
of perceived barriers or benefits;
3. To investigate and determine the effectiveness of Internet-related
products and services available to assist people with physical
disabilities;
4. To determine the effect of government policy and corporate
initiatives on the issues surrounding the disability divide; and
5. To propose solutions that will help close the disability divide in
relation to Internet use and access between people with and
without a disability.
PARTICIPANT INTERACTION:
1. Participants will be asked questions regarding their specific role
and the role of the company or organization in relation to the use
of Internet-related technologies for people with physical
disabilities. These questions will range from specific issues of
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