Development, evaluation and marketing of assistive devices

Issue title: Policy and Practice in the 90's

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Lane, Joseph P.^{; *}

Affiliations: RERC on Technology Evaluation and Transfer, University at Buffalo 515 Kimball Tower, Buffalo, New York 14214, USA

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author. Tel.: +1 716 8293141.

Abstract: While we often focus on assistive technology service delivery, there is a business context that is equally important. Development, evaluation and marketing of appropriate assistive devices is instrumental in supporting a comprehensive service delivery system. Although there has been improvement in development, evaluation and marketing of assistive devices since 1982, many issues remain. Congress must now act to improve assistive technology supply and demand by supporting and coordinating related programs and resources at the national level. In addition, efforts to improve the United States competitiveness in the global assistive technology marketplace should be supported and facilitate collaborative relationships with other countries.

Keywords: Technology transfer, Evaluation, Development, Marketing

DOI: 10.3233/TAD-1997-61-209

Journal: Technology and Disability, vol. 6, no. 1-2, pp. 105-125, 1997