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Research Papers

An investigation of teaching staff members' and parents' views on the current state of adaptive seating technology and provision

Scott TelferBioengineering Unit, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Stephan SolomonidisBioengineering Unit, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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William SpenceBioengineering Unit, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
Pages 14-24 | Accepted 01 Jul 2009, Published online: 26 Nov 2009

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