Loan financing for assistive technology: strategies for development, current programs, and recommendations for the future

1996 ◽  
Vol 5 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 255-265
Author(s):  
Joseph F. Wallace ◽  
Kenneth H. Knorr
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
The Future ◽  
Loan Financing ◽  
Technology Strategies

Human Performance

2014 ◽  
pp. 267-273
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Working Environments ◽  
The Future ◽  
Performance Issues ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact

This chapter looks into horizontal issues in ICT advances and discusses how the factor of human performance could help in increasing the impact of eAccessibility and assistive technologies in the future. More specifically, it revisits some of the ideas presented in earlier chapters looking at them from a different angle. The one of maximizing the audience and target group for assistive technologies through the increase in human performance, issues related with exoskeletons for working environments and dual use of assistive technology, sports as a motivator, aesthetics and fashion of prosthetics are discussed from this same perspective. Human performance could be a critical factor for the future of assistive technologies, and today's people with disabilities could become tomorrow's people with super-abilities and leaders in human performance issues.

Assistive technology loan financing: A status of program impact and consumer satisfaction

2001 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-22
Author(s):  
Joseph F. Wallace ◽  
Marka Hayes ◽  
M. Nell Bailey
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Program Impact ◽  
Loan Financing

scholarly journals Understanding the assistive technology needs of people over 55: The future of mobility aids

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorna J. Moxham ◽  
Tamantha K. Stutchbury ◽  
Geoffrey Spinks ◽  
Eliza Vet ◽  
Victoria Ikutegbe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Mobility Aids ◽  
The Future

scholarly journals A Study and Analysis of Touch Screen Technologies

2020 ◽  
pp. 737-744
Author(s):  
Anu Sathyan ◽  
L C Manikandan
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Touch Screen ◽  
Emerging Technology ◽  
Input Devices ◽  
The Future ◽  
Human Touch

The use of touch screen in our day-to-day life is always there. People without touch screen are only a few. Touch screen were built for ease of work and for saving time. It is an assistive technology. This interface can be beneficial to those that have difficulty in using other input devices such as a mouse or keyboard. When used in conjunction with software such as on-screen keyboards, or other assistive technology, they can make computing resources more available to people that have difficulty in using computers. Touch Screen is widely used and emerging technology that is sensitive to human touch, allowing a user to interact with the computer by touching pictures or words on the screen. It provides a very good user interface with applications that normally require a mouse. The touch screen interface is going to revolutionize the electronic interactive devices in a big way. The purpose of this study is to analyse the various technologies used to build the touch screen and it's also helpful for the future gen those who make a study on it.

scholarly journals Assistive Technology Provider Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 10477
Author(s):  
Louise Puli ◽  
Natasha Layton ◽  
Daniel Mont ◽  
Kylie Shae ◽  
Irene Calvo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Digital Services ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Provider Experiences ◽  
The Future ◽  
Service Disruption ◽  
Service Data

Globally, health systems face challenges in the delivery of assistive technology (AT) and only 10% of people are currently able to access the assistive products they need. The COVID-19 pandemic presented an uncharted path for AT providers to navigate, placing them under pressure to be agile and rapidly adapt. This article, part of a series, explores the experiences and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on AT providers and aims to inform how AT providers can be better prepared and supported in the future. A mixed methods approach was used to gather service data and perspectives from AT providers via a survey. A total of 37 responses were received from 18 countries. Service data showed extensive service disruption throughout 2020. Thematic analysis suggested significant changes to routine AT service delivery including rapid momentum towards home-based, decentralised, and digital services for which many AT providers were not prepared. Providers were required to make difficult decisions and deliver services in new ways to balance meeting demands, complying with government restrictions, and ensuring the safety of staff and clients. Few but important positives were expressed including the belief that expanded capacity to use remote and digital AT service delivery would remain useful in the future.

Assessment of technology strategies for sustainable tourism planning

foresight ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Surabhi Gore ◽  
Nilesh Borde ◽  
Purva Hegde Desai
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Analysis Framework ◽  
Tourism Destination ◽  
Tourism Planning ◽  
Strategy Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Future ◽  
Technology Strategies ◽  
The Impact

Purpose An essential requirement for tourism planning and policymaking is to review past strategies. The development of future roadmaps depends on a robust strategy validation process. The research analyses the technology strategies in Goa from 1962–2017 and highlights the impact of technology on tourism in Goa. Design/methodology/approach The paper presents a unique methodology that integrates tourism area life cycle (TALC) and Mintzberg’s strategy analysis framework to evaluate strategies at a tourism destination. Findings The findings show that most technological advancements have taken place during the period 1989–2008. Both deliberate and emergent strategies were identified. Development of technology altered the type of tourism practiced in Goa. The use of internet facilitated the growth of tourism. Research limitations/implications This study clarifies the styles of public planning for tourism. It provides the foundation for strategic planning process. Practical implications Effective and efficient use of policy through technology road mapping can aid in co-creating a sustainable tourism destination for the future. Social implications The strategic evaluation framework can be used in any tourism destinations to identify past strategies and assess its impact on the future. Originality/value The paper presents a unique methodology that integrates TALC and Mintzberg’s strategy analysis framework to evaluate strategies at a tourism destination. The research proposes a strategic evaluation process that recognizes past strategies to validate the strategic analysis process.

Assistive Technology's Past, Present and Future

2010 ◽  
pp. 360-373
Author(s):  
Barbara J. Kouba ◽  
Brian Newberry
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Americans With Disabilities Act ◽  
Sensory System ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Assistive Devices ◽  
Portable Devices ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Subject

Even though the term is relatively new, assistive technologies of various types have helped people overcome, achieve, and perform for many years and come in many forms. In fact, many familiar technologies, some that might even be considered mainstream, were in fact initially conceived as assistive devices. Recently, assistive technology has become the subject of legislation including the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act and much more legislation regarding access to and funding for assistive technology is expected. Currently, much attention in the area of assistive technology focuses on the computer, and communications technology, including portable devices, which help individuals use powerful tools for accessing information and communicating with others. The future of assistive technology certainly will continue these areas of development but will also likely begin to adopt newer methods for interfacing various assistive technologies directly with the human sensory system. As has happened in the past, it is expected that many technologies initially created as assistive will be adopted by non-disabled individuals.

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