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Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Volume 18, 2023 - Issue 7
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Providing mainstream smart home technology as assistive technology for persons with disabilities: a qualitative study with professionals

Dan Dinga Human Engineering Research Laboratories, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA;b Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA;c VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Lindsey Morrisa Human Engineering Research Laboratories, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA;c VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USAView further author information
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Kristin Messinad Occupational Therapy Program, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA, USAView further author information
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Andrea Fairmana Human Engineering Research Laboratories, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA;e Occupational Therapy Program, College of Health & Wellness, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI, USAView further author information
Pages 1192-1199 | Received 25 May 2021, Accepted 16 Oct 2021, Published online: 09 Nov 2021

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