Descripción
This manual provides an overview of what assistive technology (AT) is, its role and its implication for both the individual user and society. It helps the reader 1) know enough about ageing and disability to appreciate the importance of AT, 2) know the main forms of AT and appreciate the wide range of products, devices and applications, 3) recognise that the current situation regarding availability and take-up of AT for those who need it is often very unsatisfactory, 4) understand the crucial role and responsibility of all branches of the health and social services, and all of their respective caring personnel, in remedying this situation and 5) know the main elements of the role of ATI (assistive technology intermediary) that many health care professionals can and should play. This manual is the introductory module of the IMPACT courseware – a resource learning set to enable students and practitioners within social and health care to be aware of the role they can play in ensuring that older and disabled people have access to assistive technology that can improve their quality of life.
Tema (de acuerdo con la clasificación ISO de porductos de apoyo)
- Productos de apoyo para tratamiento médico personalizado (ISO 04)
- Ortesis y prótesis (ISO 06)
- Productos de apoyo para el cuidado y la protección personal (ISO 09)
- Productos de apoyo para la movilidad personal (ISO 12)
- Productos de apoyo para actividades domésticas (ISO 15)
- Mobiliario y adaptaciones para viviendas y otros locales (ISO 18)
- Productos de apoyo para la comunicación y la información (ISO 22)
- Productos de apoyo para manipular objetos y dispositivos (ISO 24)
- Productos de apoyo para la mejora y evaluación del ambiente/entorno (ISO 27)
- Productos de apoyo para el esparcimiento (ISO 30)