1st Edition
by Anthony Shay (Editor)
Assistive Technology Service Delivery: A Practical Guide for Disability and Employment Professionals provides
professionals working in vocational rehabilitation with the guidelines
and methodologies they need to carry out their daily work at a high
standard. Crucially, the techniques and tools described in the book are
based on evidence gathered in rigorous research. Chapters cover an
introduction to the accommodations system, the role of assistive
technology as an accommodation and evidence-based practice in vocational
rehabilitation, the service delivery process, from referral, through
technology procurement and implementation, to the monitoring of
outcomes.
Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors
then present techniques, tools and tips for assistive technology service
delivery, with illustrative case study examples. Written with
practicing assistive technology professionals and students in mind, this
book translates technical knowledge into content that professionals can
understand and readily apply.
- Presented in a highly
accessible style that translates technical knowledge into content that
practicing professionals can understand and readily apply
- Based
on evidence-based practice, giving the reader the evidence to support
the application of assistive technology in vocational rehabilitation
- Written
by highly-regarded assistive technology professionals who share their
hands-on experience of applying the techniques, tools and tips covered
in the book
