Supporting Virtual Connections During Social-Distancing

Authors

Alan Kurtz, University of Maine - Main
Janet May, University of Maine - Main
Rachel Dyer
Margaret Carter
Cynthia Thielen, University of Maine - Main
Bonnie Robinson, University of Maine - Main

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Description

This poster describes our efforts to support virtual social interaction for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Maine. Activities included research on existing access and use of the internet and social media, collaboration with agencies and advocacy organizations, the development of tutorials, and direct support to individuals with IDD and their direct support staff.

Publication Date

12-2020

Document Type

Poster

Publisher

University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies

City

Orono

Conference Name

2020 Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

Conference Location

Washington, DC

Keywords

social distancing, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, IDD

Disciplines

Disability Studies

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Recommended Citation

Kurtz, A., May, J., Dyer, R., Carter, M., Thielen, C. & Robinson, B. (2020, December). Supporting virtual connections during social-distancing (PDF) [Poster presentation]. 2020 Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Conference, Washington, DC. https://ccids.umaine.edu/resource/supporting-virtual-connections-during-social-distancing-pdf/