Challenges for assistive technology AAATE 07 (IOS Press, 2007)
Includes bibliographical references and index
In the 21st century Assistive Technology (AT) should be defined as a scientific and technologic approach to the development of products and services oriented to support the elderly and people with disabilities in their daily activities, maximizing their personal autonomy, independence, health and quality of life
Title page; Preface; Contents; Keynotes; Assistive Technology for Mobility; Assistive Technology for the Environment; Assistive Technology for Elderly People; Assistive Technology and Sensory Impairments; Alternative and Augmentative Communication; Biomechanics, Function and Rehabilitation; Assistive Technology in Education; Robotics; Socio-Economic Issues; Assistive Technology Outcomes; Information and Communication Technologies for Assistive Technology; Design for All; Access to Information Society and HMI; Author Index