Assistive Technology: Building Bridges

Assistive Technology (AT) is the term used to describe products or technology-based services which support those with disabilities or other limitations to their daily activities, enabling them to enjoy a better quality of life.This book presents the proceedings of the 13th European Conference on the...

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Main Author: Sik-Lányi, C. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Fairfax IOS Press 2015
Series:Studies in Health Technology and Informatics v.217
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Summary:Assistive Technology (AT) is the term used to describe products or technology-based services which support those with disabilities or other limitations to their daily activities, enabling them to enjoy a better quality of life.This book presents the proceedings of the 13th European Conference on the Advancement of Assistive Technology (AAATE 2015), held in Budapest, Hungary in September 2015. This biennial conference has established itself as a leading forum in the transdisciplinary area of Assistive Technology, providing a unique platform for the gathering of experts from around the world to review progress and challenges in the interdisciplinary fields which contribute to AT, such as research, development, manufacturing, supply, provision and policy. The theme of the 2015 conference is 'Attracting new areas and building bridges', and this book contains 138 reviewed papers and 28 poster presentations delivered at the conference, covering AT themes as diverse as aging, blindness, mobility, assisted living and accessibility for people with dementia and cognitive impairment.Offering a current overview of many aspects of AT, this book will be of interest to all those - from researchers and manufacturers to healthcare professionals and end-users - whose work or daily life involves the relationship between technology and disability
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Physical Description:1 online resource (1112 pages)
ISBN:9781614995661

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