Assistive technology: Federal policy and practise since 1982

Issue title: Policy and Practice in the 90's

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Galvin, Jan C.^{; *}

Affiliations: The Galvin Group Ltd., 4624 N. Buckskin Way, Tucson, AZ 85750, USA

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author. Tel.: + 1 520 7491632; fax: + 1 520 7491632; e-mail: Jan_Galvin@Data.Basix.Com.

Abstract: This article briefly reviews the findings of the 1982 report, provides background information on the developments in the field of assistive technology since 1982 and summarizes key issues discussed in all articles. The basic information in this paper serves as a foundation for the subsequent articles, outlining key definitions and service delivery programs. The paper concludes with a commentary on future challenges to achieving systems change in the assistive technology field.

Keywords: Assistive technology, Policy, Systems change

DOI: 10.3233/TAD-1997-61-202

Journal: Technology and Disability, vol. 6, no. 1-2, pp. 3-15, 1997