Principles of Assistive Technology

chapter 1

This is seen as a socially constructed phenomenon that results from barriers that are present in the environment. This view of disability locates it within the environment rather than within the person

disability

Views disability as the result of an interaction between the person and his environment. Viewed this way, disability is possible in everyone’s experience

World Health Organization

refers to the actual devices, whether that be tangible like an augmentative or alternative device, or a wheelchair, or less tangible, like application

Assistive products

This was developed to guide service delivery, outcome evaluation, and research and development of AT. This describes a person doing an activity in certain contexts using AT

Human Activity Assistive Technology Model (HAAT)

the inherent dignity of the human being and subsequently, but only if necessary focused on the person’s medical characteristics

rights-based model of disability

identifies social contexts as creating disability

social model of disability

assistive technology is a subset of ______ _______

health technology

the application of organized knowledge and skills related to assistive products, including systems and services

the WHO defines AT as

any external product (including devices, equipment, instruments, or software) especially produced or generally available with the primary purpose of which is to maintain or improve an individual functioning and independence, promote their well being. used to prevent impairments and secondary health conditions

Assistive products

what are the 5 principles of AT service delivery?

1. The process is person-centered

2. The outcome is the enablement of participation in desired activities

3. An evidence-informed process is used for service delivery

4. AT service delivery is provided in an ethical manner

5. AT services are provided in a sustainable manner

what does RESNA stand for

Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society af North America

providing AT products and services in a manner that ensures that people who need them have access in a timely and continuing manner

sustainability

is proposed as a framework for understanding the place of assistive technology in the lives of persons with disabilities, guiding both clinical applications and research investigations

Human Activity Assistive Technology Model (HAAT)

Human Activity Assistive Technology Model components

human

activity (task)

situation (context)

assistive technology

HAAT Model uses the term ________ in contrast to enviroment

context

Physical context (natural and built ______ and physical barriers

surroundings

social context (individuals in the environment interacting with ____ and _____)

peers and strangers

institutional context (legislation and related _____ and policies and funing)

regulations

What are the four aspects of assistive technology

1. The human/ technology interface

2. The environmental sensor

3. The processor

4. The activity output

Which technology is mass-produced

commercially available AT

Which technology is made for one individual

custom-made AT

any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition or use of an assistive technology devices

Assistive technology service

refers to the actual device, such as computer hardware or software, an AAC device, or a mobility device

Assistive Product

low technology versus high technology

low starts with pencil, paper, communication board, modified eating utisils, simple splints and begins to get higher with wheelchairs, electronic communication devices, and computers

4 primary applications of HAAT Model

1. Clinical assessment

2. Outcome evaluation (both individual and collective)

3. product research and development

4. product usability studies