Journal of Assistive Technologies: Volume 5 Issue 3
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“ENDEA”: a case study of multidisciplinary practice in the development of assisted technologies for older adults in Ireland
Cathy Bailey, Julie Doyle, Susan Squires, Cliodhna ni Scanaill, Chie Wei Fan, Cormac Sheehan, Clodagh Cunningham, Ben DromeyThis paper seeks to discuss the authors' experiences of multidisciplinary practice in relation to developing home‐based assisted living technologies.
Investigating the gravity well algorithm to help in pointing in electronic interfaces by motor‐impaired users
Pradipta Biswas, Pat LangdonThe purpose of this paper is to design an adaptation algorithm to facilitate pointing in electronic interfaces by users with motor impairment.
Sensory articulation speech system: SASSy – a 3D animation based therapeutic application for motor speech disorders
Pip Cornelius, Nick Higgett, Rehan KaleemThis paper aims to describe the development of a multimedia 3D animation based resource for speech sound training.
Changing the state of mind of postgraduate students about technology, disability and inclusive education: theory or practice?
Katerina MavrouThis paper aims to briefly describe the experiences from the design, development and implementation of a(n) (assistive) technology course in a postgraduate programme for a…
The evolution of assisted living provider services (ALPS) to support twenty‐first century health, social care and housing needs
Dave Miles, Kevin DoughtyThis paper aims to demonstrate the need for telecare service providers to broaden their horizons in order to offer an extended range of service options when considering the…
Practical issues in the selection and use of GPS tracking and location technologies to support vulnerable people at risk of becoming lost or threatened
Gareth Williams, Peter King, Kevin DoughtyThis paper is aimed at telecare service providers and individuals who are aiming to manage the risks to a vulnerable person, who may be prone to becoming lost away from their own…
How personalised technology can play an important role in supporting people with learning disabilities as they age and face the onset of dementia
Emma NicholsThe purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how personalised technology can be used to support people with learning disabilities as they age and face the onset of dementia.