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Enablement through provision of assistive technology: case reports of two children with physical disabilities
- Authors:
- DALTON Cherie, HOYT-HALLETT Gillian
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(2), 2013, pp.108-111.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Using case-reports, this paper explores the occupational deprivation of two 12-year old girls with physical disabilities and the way in which assistive technology was used facilitate occupational engagement and mitigate their experience of occupational deprivation. Prior to receiving their equipment both girls demonstrated a strong desire to connect with others and participate in school, home and the community but were unable do so because of the limitation of their physical skills, The case reports trace their skill development over a period of two years. Once provided with appropriate assistive technology for mobility and communication, each child participated in meaningful occupation, they became more involved at school and their dignity was increased. The authors suggest that these case studies should encourage occupational therapists to consider how occupational deprivation may be reduced through assistive technologies among children with physical disabilities.
Acting against discrimination
- Author:
- KINRADE Steve
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Nurse, 18(12), August 2003, pp.714-715.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Reports on a survey which interviewed people with a variety of disabilities on their experiences in hospital. Results revealed that their needs were often not met and that they felt staff had negative views of disabled people.
The informability manual: making information more accessible in the light of the Disability Discrimination Act
- Author:
- GREGORY Wendy
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 153p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Manual explaining clearly the problems encountered by disabled people in gaining access to information. Provides guidance on the techniques and media which can be used to make information more accessible. Includes sections on: people with literacy problems; people who are deaf or hard of hearing; blind or partially sighted people; people who are deaf blind; people with learning difficulties; older people; using plain language; making all information accessible; print media; broadcast media; multi-media; telephones and helplines; and signage.