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Virtual worlds: A new opportunity for people with lifelong disability?

Karen Stendal, Susan Balandin, Judith Molka-Danielsen

Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability · 2010 · 65 citations · 12 references

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The use of technology and the Internet in our society is increasing. In Norway, for example, about 85% of the population use the Internet monthly (Gallup, 2008). There is every indication that this...

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