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Assistive technology products: a position paper from the first global research, innovation, and education on assistive technology (GREAT) summit [PDF]
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 2018 This paper is based on work from the Global Research, Innovation, and Education on Assistive Technology (GREAT) Summit that was coordinated by WHO’s Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE). The purpose of this paper is to describe the needs and
Malcolm Maclachlan, Marcia Scherer
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Assistive technology policy: a position paper from the first global research, innovation, and education on assistive technology (GREAT) summit [PDF]
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 2018 Increased awareness, interest and use of assistive technology (AT) presents substantial opportunities for many citizens to become, or continue being, meaningful participants in society.
Hasheem Mannan +2 more
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Assistive technology and people: a position paper from the first global research, innovation and education on assistive technology (GREAT) summit [PDF]
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 2018 Assistive technology (AT) is a powerful enabler of participation. The World Health Organization’s Global Collaboration on Assistive Technology (GATE) programme is actively working towards access to assistive technology for all.
Pamela Gallagher +2 more
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Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 2021 Purpose This systematic review examines the impact of assistive technology (AT) on educational and psychosocial outcomes for students with disabilities (SWDs) in higher education.
Pamela Gallagher +2 more
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BMC Geriatrics, 2019 Background Dementia is a health and care priority globally. Caring for persons with dementia is a challenge and can lead to negative psychological, physiological and financial consequences for informal carers. Advances in technology have the potential to
Vimal Sriram +2 more
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Frontiers in Education, 2020 Background: People with deafblindness experience stigmatization, exclusion, and isolation. Due to complex communication challenges, feelings of isolation and exclusion can increase. However, assistive technology can change these negative outcomes.
Vernandi Dyzel +4 more
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Estimates of the global workforce required for providing assistive technology: a modeling study [PDF]
Frontiers in Rehabilitation SciencesIntroductionDespite being a fundamental human right, access to assistive products varies between 3% and 90% across countries. Ensuring adequate and trained human resources is a prerequisite for improving access to assistive products. To support workforce
Johanna Rosberg Petersson +5 more
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Global availability of guidelines related to assistive technology: a scoping review [PDF]
Frontiers in Rehabilitation SciencesBackgroundGiven the rising global demand for assistive technology, predicted to encompass 3.5 billion people by 2050, understanding the availability of guidelines governing its use and identifying potential gaps is paramount.ObjectiveThis scoping review ...
Wei Zhang, Johan Borg
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FACTORS INFLUENCING THE NON-USE AND ABANDONMENT OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY [PDF]
Research in Education and Rehabilitationssistive technology is recognised as a necessary tool to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities. The use of assistive technology and the quality of related services varies from country to country.
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE NON-USE AND ABANDONMENT OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
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Aesthetics and the perceived stigma of assistive technology for visual impairment [PDF]
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 2020 Purpose The aim of this study was to identify factors that influence the perceived stigma of two assistive devices for visual impairment, namely the white cane and smart glasses. Method Face-to-face semi-structured interviews with eight European students
Aline Darc Piculo dos Santos +3 more
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