Employment and Assistive technology

History of Assistive Technology Assessment

Employment and Assistive technology

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I understand this is a longer blog then most of you have time for, however, it is worth reading, if limited on time, jump down to key findings. For people with disabilities, employment is the best route to independence. I strongly feel that Assistive technology (AT) is often crucial in removing barriers to employment, and … Read more

Brief History of Assistive Technology by Niraj Parikh

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Per Marcia J. Scherer, “The term Assistive Technology (AT) was coined in the Technology Related Assistance for Individuals With Disabilities Act of 1988 (P.L. 100-407), but the concept, under a variety of names or under no particular name at all, long predates that legislation” Scherer, M. (2002) and as per Scherer this AT field has … Read more