Supporting self-determination in ageing adults with mild-to-moderate intellectual disabilities through virtual reality environments
Description
The increasing longevity of people with intellectual disabilities has intensified the need to promote participation, autonomy and quality of life in later adulthood. However, ageing often occurs in contexts with limited opportunities for decision-making and personal agency. Virtual reality offers psychologically safe environments to rehearse complex actions and strengthen beliefs in capability
Authors: Izaskun Álvarez-Aguado, Felipe Muñoz La Rivera, Miguel Roselló-Peñaloza, Félix González – Carrasco, Vanessa Vega, Karla Campaña, Leyre Álvarez Aguado, Herbert Spencer, Maryam Farhang