The use of digital technologies in mixed ability teams: opportunities and challenges for occupational participation of people with sensory disabilities
New technologies are on the rise and are increasingly being used in the workplace. Communication technologies in particular are shaping and changing teamwork. Successful Teamwork is a resource for individuals in the workplace particularly for people with disabilities in order to ensure a positive inclusion process. However, technology often presents a barrier for people with disabilities. Therefore, the presented project addresses the question of how the use of technology influences the processes and products of teamwork in mixed-ability teams. To answer this question, three different studies will be conducted using a mixed methods approach. First, a literature-based research and complementary problem-centred interviews will be used to investigate which factors influence the cooperation of (mixed-ability) teams and which variables are influenced by the quality of the fit between technology, task and individual. Next, a work analysis will provide further insights into how well the used technology fits and how this affects the previously determined dependent variables. Finally, the findings will be tested in laboratory studies and recommendations for action in the working world will be formulated.
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Title: The use of digital technologies in mixed ability teams: opportunities and challenges for occupational participation of people with sensory disabilities.
in: Mensch und Computer 2025. Workshopband Chemnitz: Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V., 2025. pages: 1-4, Project number: F 2586