Technology And Disability
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Disability And Technology
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Author : Alan Roulstone
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-10-02
Disability And Technology written by Alan Roulstone and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-02 with Education categories.
This edited collection brings together keynote articles from the journal Disability & Society to provide a comprehensive and though-provoking exploration of the place of technology in disabled people’s lives, documenting and analysing the growing impact of technology on disability and society over recent decades. The authors explore theoretical, empirical and moral dilemmas that arise with the changing relationship between technological change and the lives, aspirations and possibilities of disabled people. The volume is organised into three parts which consider early foundational work connecting disability and technology; key empirical studies related to the optimum use of technologies for independence and inclusion; and new moral and social dynamics thrown up by technological developments for disabled people’s lives.
Disability Society And Assistive Technology
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Author : Bodil Ravneberg
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2017-03-27
Disability Society And Assistive Technology written by Bodil Ravneberg and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-27 with Social Science categories.
The provision of assistive technology is an important individual and collective service of the welfare state. The state plays a significant role towards linking users and products, and the matching of devices and users is both a science and an art. However, many people feel it is stigmatising to use individually designed assistive technologies as they often, in a subtle way, convey discriminating barriers in society. The major challenges of assistive technology are thus to reduce social exclusion and marginalisation and, importantly, to reduce individual risks and societal costs related to non-use due to deficiencies in usability, aesthetics and design of the technologies. This groundbreaking book discusses the relationships among society, disability and technology by using different empirical examples (e.g., school, everyday life) to show why the combination of disability studies and STS-studies (science, technology and society) is a fruitful approach to understanding and meeting these challenges. The book explores the significance of the technologies for users, society and the field; identifies challenges to designing, adopting and using assistive technologies; and points at theoretical challenges in research as well as professional challenges in assistive technology service provision. The book also scrutinises the role of assistive technology devices, as well as the organisational structure of the assistive technology market, in relation to disabled people’s lives. This book will be valuable reading for students, academics, teachers and social educators interested in Disability Studies, STS Studies, Product Design, Sociology, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, as well as engineers working in the field of assistive technology.
Intellectual Disability And Assistive Technology
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Author : Fleur Heleen Boot
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2019-09-23
Intellectual Disability And Assistive Technology written by Fleur Heleen Boot and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-23 with categories.
The capacity of assistive technology (AT) to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities is well documented. Although promising, it is not without challenges. Historically, devices that provide mobility aids and physical supports dominate the world of AT; however, AT solution that specifically aims to address cognitive needs is scarce. The inequality of AT accessibility has left populations such as individuals with intellectual disability (ID) behind these potential benefits. This book presents six articles that highlight the need, impact, and possibilities of AT for people with ID. With the emphasis on the multidisciplinary perspectives, the objective of the book is to facilitate a better understanding of the needs of people with ID and the potential AT influences. Ultimately, we hope this book will shed some lights on this important topic and provoke more discussions and efforts devoted to improving the lives of individuals with ID through the use of AT.
Assistive Technology For People With Disabilities
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Author : Diane Pedrotty Bryant
language : en
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Release Date : 2003
Assistive Technology For People With Disabilities written by Diane Pedrotty Bryant and has been published by Allyn & Bacon this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Education categories.
This brief textbook is intended to acquaint students with information about assistive technology adaptations. Chapters discuss topics like assessment, mobility, communication, access to information, academic instruction, anchoring instruction, and independent living. Appendices include a glossary, the text of Section 508, and a list of vendors. Diane Pedrotty Bryant teaches at the University of Texas at Austin. Brian Bryant is associated with Psycho-Educational Services. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Living In The State Of Stuck
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Author : Marcia Joslyn Scherer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Living In The State Of Stuck written by Marcia Joslyn Scherer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Medical categories.
Assistive technology is radically changing the lives of people with disabilities. Here, Dr. Scherer sets the background for this radical transformation and discusses the implications of assistive technology for the lives of those born disabled, or who become disabled later in life. In the author's words, "this book shows, how, paradoxically, the more technology became available and the more free from limitations individuals became, the more stuck they seemed." A severe disability no longer need prevent a person from attaining the same educational, personal, and career goals as other adults. Scherer details assistive devices that enhance the quality of their lives, mobility, speech, and ability to work. But while these devices may enhance independence, Scherer explains how friends and relatives can better understand the personal issues and needs that arise from living with a disability and 'needing' these devices. This is a unique, well-researched account that will help anyone - disabled or not - deal with the physical and emotional aspects of adjusting to a life with assistive technology.
The Impact Of New Technologies On The Quality Of Life Of People With Disabilities
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Author : Theo Bougie
language : en
Publisher: Council of Europe
Release Date : 2002-01-01
The Impact Of New Technologies On The Quality Of Life Of People With Disabilities written by Theo Bougie and has been published by Council of Europe this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-01 with Medical categories.
This report analyses the impact of new technologies on the quality of life of people with disabilities, including consumer technology and, of course, assistive technology. It takes into account the different types of disability, covering not only physical and sensorial impairments, but also intellectual disabilities, mental illnesses and restrictions in social participation due to personal or environmental factors. The study gives examples of good practice and indicates the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of new technologies for enhancing the quality of life of disabled people. Proposals are made for such enhancement through legislation, service delivery, design, standardisation and market development.
Disability And Technology
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Author : Alan Roulstone
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-06-11
Disability And Technology written by Alan Roulstone and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-11 with Social Science categories.
This book brings together formally disparate literatures and debates on disability and technology in a way that captures the complex interplay between the two. Drawing on disability studies, technology studies and clinical studies, the book argues that interdisciplinary insights together provide a more nuanced and less stylized picture of the benefits and barriers in disability and technology. Drawing on a breadth of empirical studies from across the globe, a picture emerges of the complex and multi-directional interplay of technology and disability. Technology is neither inherently enabling or disabling but fundamentally shaped by the social dynamics that shape their design, use and impact.
Assistive Technologies For People With Diverse Abilities
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Author : Giulio E. Lancioni
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2014-01-07
Assistive Technologies For People With Diverse Abilities written by Giulio E. Lancioni and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-07 with Psychology categories.
The familiar image of the disabled tends to emphasize their limitations and reduced quality of life. However, many people with cognitive, motor, and other difficulties also have the capacity to enhance their social interactions, leisure pursuits and daily activities with the aid of assistive technology. Assistive devices from the simple to the sophisticated, have become essential to intervention programs for this population. And not surprisingly the numbers of devices available are growing steadily. Assistive Technologies for People with Diverse Abilities offers expert analysis of pertinent issues coupled with practical discussion of solutions for effective support. Its comprehensive literature review describes current and emerging devices and presents evidence-based guidelines for matching promising technologies to individuals. Program outcomes are assessed, as are their potential impact on the future of the field. In addition, chapters provide detailed descriptions of the personal and social needs of the widest range of individuals with congenital and acquired conditions, including: Acquired brain damage. Communication impairment. Attention and learning difficulties (with special focus on college students). Visual impairment and blindness. Autism spectrum disorders. Behavioral and occupational disorders. Alzheimer's disease. Severe, profound and multiple impairments. The scope and depth of coverage makes Assistive Technologies for People with Diverse Abilities an invaluable resource for researchers, professionals and graduate students in developmental psychology, rehabilitation medicine, educational technology, occupational therapy, speech pathology and clinical psychology.
Enabling Technology
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Author : Alan Roulstone
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Enabling Technology written by Alan Roulstone and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Computerized self-help devices for people with disabilities categories.
Enabling Technology addresses the role which new technology plays in reducing the environmental and attitude barriers disabled people have commonly faced in the field of employment.
Accessible Technology And The Developing World
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Author : Michael Ashley Stein
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2021-10-13
Accessible Technology And The Developing World written by Michael Ashley Stein and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-13 with Science categories.
When digital content and technologies are designed in a way that is inaccessible for persons with disabilities, they are locked out of commerce, education, employment, and access to government information. In developing areas of the world, as new technical infrastructures are being built, it is especially important to ensure that accessibility is a key design goal. Unfortunately, nearly all research on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility and innovation for persons with disabilities-whether from the legal, technical, or development fields-has focused on developed countries, with very little being written about developing world initiatives. Accessible Technology and the Developing World aims to change this, by bringing increased attention to ICT accessibility in developing areas. This book brings together a unique combination of contributors with diverse disciplinary backgrounds, including authors from well-known non-governmental organizations, significant United Nations entities, and universities in both the developing and developed world. Together, they present a unique and much needed review of this critical and growing area of work, and primarily address three core themes - the lack of attention given to innovations taking place in the developing world, the need to ensure that infrastructures in the Global South do not present barriers to people with disabilities, and the need to exercise caution when applying techniques from the Global North to the Global South that won't transfer effectively. This book will be of use to researchers in the fields of civil rights, development studies, disability rights, disability studies, human-computer interaction and accessibility, human rights, international law, political science, and universal design.