02. HUMAN COMPONENTS

Session Overview

Debate on the problematic of disability and concepts of autonomy and empowerment. Discussion of acceptance aspects and factors of resistance or resilience - factors that interfere in the success of an AT program. Assessment techniques for special needs. Steps of an AT selection process.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will acknowledge concepts of disability, impairment and disadvantage, under social models and under the perspective of International Classification of Functionality and World Health Organization. Participants will also be aware of the several factors that interfere in the choice of AT devices

Suggest ed Readings:

International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF): http://www.who.int/classifications/icf/en/

· Classification and terminology of assistive products: http://cirrie.buffalo.edu/encyclopedia/en/article/265/

· Special Needs Technology Assessment Resource Support Team (START): http://www.nsnet.org/start/

· SETT Framework: http://www2.edc.org/ncip/workshops/sett/SETT_Framework.html

International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)

http://www.rivm.nl/who-fic/index.html

Special Needs Technology Assessment Resource Support Team (START)

http://www.nsnet.org/start/

SETT Framework

http://www2.edc.org/ncip/workshops/sett/SETT_Framework.html

Human Factors.pptx