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Decisions about technology: principles and guidance on good practice when considering the use of telecare and assistive technology for people with dementia, learning disability and related disorders
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 23
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This guidance is for those considering the use of technology to assist with care and maintain independence when the individual concerned may lack the capacity to make the decision. It examines the human right and legal implications of assistive technology and sets out key principles of good practice. These are: the intervention must provide a benefit that cannot otherwise be achieved; it must be the least restrictive in relation to the person’s freedom in order to achieve the desired benefit; the past and present wishes of the person must be taken into account; the views of relevant others should be taken into account; and the intervention should encourage the person to use existing skills and develop new ones. The document examines the use of electronic location devices and the use of CCTV to monitor the actions of an adult or of staff. A brief overview of assistive technology currently available is also included. (Edited publisher abstract)
Big Tree
- Publisher:
- Rix Centre
The Big Tree is dedicated to sharing information and ideas about multimedia and what it can do for the learning disability community. This resource is provided by the Rix Centre, a research and development centre and independent charity based at the University of East London's Docklands campus. The Big Tree is designed for people working with and supporting people with learning disabilities, including social carers, teachers, web developers, family members and advocates.
Homes for people with learning disabilities and sight loss: a guide to providing safe and accessible environments
- Author:
- RNIB CYMRU
- Publisher:
- RNIB
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 184
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide, provides advice on the design and refurbishment of supported housing schemes for people with sight loss and learning disabilities. It provides advice on lighting, colour and contrast, acoustics, wayfinding and signage, handrails, assistive technology, and accessible gardens and external areas. It also considers how well trained staff can maintain accessible environments. Photographs and case studies are used to illustrate good and poor practice examples of how to achieve an accessible environment. It has been developed to support housing providers to address the needs of people with learning disabilities and sight loss, improve their quality of life and support then to be as safe and independent as possible. (Edited publisher abstract)
Better Living Through Technology
- Publisher:
- Charlie Danger
This resource aims to promote the use of information and communications technology to help people with disabilities. The information is written with Special Educational Needs in mind, but can be useful for helping older people too. It is mostly aimed at Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Therapists, Assistive Technology Assessors and Parents.