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The current work showed that concepts related to usage and ranking of importance are multi-faceted and complex (e.g., combination of devices used, multiple equal rankings). The results of this descriptive paper provided some data suggesting the need to consider usage and perceived importance of not just disability specific devices, but also those that can be obtained through mainstream channels which have not been thoroughly explored in previous research. The combined effects of technology use, whether mainstream and/or disability specific to enable (or disable) occupational performance should also be considered in ATD selection and outcomes research.

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