Assistive devices are devices that have been designed, made or adapted to assist a person to perform a particular task. There are many different types of assistive devices, such as wheeled mobility and positioning devices (which include wheelchairs, tricycles and supportive seats), prostheses, orthoses, visual devices, hearing devices and communication devices. It is important to ensure that assistive devices are used effectively. Important aspects of their provision include user education, user feedback, repair, replacement and environmental adaptations in the home and community.
Many people with disabilities benefit from the use of one or more assistive devices. Often, with the aid of these devices, people with a loss in functioning are able to enhance their abilities and can have increased opportunities to live independently and participate in their societies. This is supported by article 26 of the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities.
The resources in this key list include practical guides, manuals, websites and studies about assistive devices for people with disabilities, practitioners, communities, and family members. It was compiled and reviewed in partnership with Motivation. We welcome your suggestions: please send comments or suggested additions to sourceassistant@hi-uk.org.
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