Assistive Technologies: what is their place in the mainstream market?
27 October 2009
Assistive Technologies: what is their place in the mainstream market?
Hosted by:
Event organisers:
Professor Gail Mountain, Director KT-EQUAL, Sheffield University
Ms Verity Smith, Coordinator KT-EQUAL
Barbara Keally , Sheffield University
Date: 27 October 2009
Venue:
St Mary’s Conference Centre
St Mary’s Conference Centre
Bramall Lane
Sheffield
S2 4QZ
England
This workshop aims to stimulate debate among key stakeholders regarding the nature of assistive technologies designed to promote the independence and quality of life of older and disabled people.
Recent policy is stimulating High Street interest in stocking assistive technologies; ASDA already carry a limited range. This initiative creates many interesting questions; For example is it sustainable? What needs to change to provide a choice of quality products for the consumer? Can individuals be confident of expertise being available in-store so that they make the right choices to meet their needs? Will the high street drive costs down?
We have recruited a range of top class presenters who will each provide a different perspective on what is a complex and previously neglected topic. They include representatives from the Department of Health involved in policy implementation of a retail model for assistive technologies, the Devices for Dignity Health Care cooperative, Mangar International a manufacturer of products for retial stores, researchers and older people involved in research into assistive technologies and representatives from occupational therapy.
This workshop open to all; everyone has a stake in this either now or in the future.
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