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Accessibility and assistive products

Author(s) -

Cristina Rodríguez-Porrero

Publication year - 2009

Publication title -

international journal of integrated care

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.083

H-Index - 32

ISSN - 1568-4156

DOI - 10.5334/ijic.365

Subject(s) - assistive technology , internet privacy , business , perspective (graphical) , web accessibility , public relations , marketing , computer science , political science , world wide web , human–computer interaction , the internet , web standards , artificial intelligence

Accessibility and assistive products and technologies are needed to ensure the rights of persons with disabilities and older persons. Many developments have been implemented in laws, standards, markets and from the consumers perspective, at international, European and national levels. The real issue is that not all the potential users benefit from the use of assistive products or accessible measures. Discussion Innovative methods are needed to allow all potential users to have real advantage of assistive technologies and accessible and design for all facilities. Best practices will be presented and existing gaps and recommendations will be discussed. Cost-benefits aspects will also be presented. Conclusion In order to get advantages from opportunities of globalization, hard work and responsibilities of all stakeholders are needed, so that assistive products and accessibility reach a whole range of situations and environments and contribute to ensure quality of life in a society for all.

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