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Area(s) of Application: Product Development, Social and Vocational Integration
Relevant Player(s): Manufacturer, Dealer, Enduser, User Organization, Other
Thematic Issue(s): Training / Methods, Models, Recommendations, Obstacles

Abstract: The main aim of the EUSTAT project is to develop training models and educational material that contribute to empower persons with disabilities and elderly people to make informed and effective choices of assistive technology.
The more the end-users are knowledgeable about assistive technology, the greater influence they can exert in the process of purchasing the right technology that compensate for their disabilities and help to achieve a more independent life, full participation in all aspects of their social life, and self determination. There are many arguments supporting the idea of promoting the empowerment of end-users. The guiding idea of this study is that each end-user should be provided with the maximum amount of sustainable and useful knowledge. The scope of the study is to design and carry out suitable educational processes. Many aspects will be analysed and weighted with regards to their possible influence on the process of user education in relation to AT.
The document carried out a detailed analysis of issues related to the empowerment of disabled persons, elderly with disabilities and helpers, with respect to AT.
Editor: European Commission DG XIII
,   24th September 1997

Project Name: EUSTAT Project (DE 3402)
Name of Institution SIVA; ANLH, Belgium; GIHP, France; Danish Centre; CAPS; PRIS, Italy

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