Education and training of individuals involved in delivery of assistive technology devices

Issue title: Policy and Practice in the 90's

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Fifield, Marvin G.^{a; *} | Fifield, M. Bxyce^b

Affiliations: [a] Utah State University, Logan, UT 84321, USA | [b] Minot State University, 500 University Ave. N.W., Minot ND 58707, USA

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author. Tel.: + 1 801 7971982; fax: + 1 801 7973944; e-mail: [email protected].

Abstract: In light of America's population demographics, the emergence of ‘new’ disabilities, and the lightening pace of technology advances, it is anticipated that demand for assistive technology devices and services will continue to increase, Unfortunately, the availability of skilled service providers is limited and an array of training opportunities at various levels are needed to increase the supply of practitioners. At the same time, credentialing systems are being developed to ensure that practitioners actually have the necessary skills to provide quality assistive technology services.

Keywords: Education, Training, Service delivery, Assistive technology

DOI: 10.3233/TAD-1997-61-207

Journal: Technology and Disability, vol. 6, no. 1-2, pp. 77-88, 1997