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Area(s) of Application:
Product Development
Relevant Player(s):
Manufacturer, Dealer, Enduser
Thematic Issue(s):
Models, Recommendations, Obstacles,
User Involvement in Assistive Technology Activities
The European Context For Assistive Technology, Assistive Technology
Research Series
Author:
Thomas Lagerwall, Gunnar Fagerberg, Ulla Göranson
Abstract:
In the HEART Study all six lines were encouraged to include
user aspects and user involvement as one perspective in their
work, throughout data collection, analysis, conclusions and
proposals regarding the different topic areas. A special Consumer
Board worked closely with the Management Committee of the study.
One of the five principles of the TIDE Programme of the European
Commission is the User Focused Principle . Users or potential
users of assistive technology should be involved in all projects.
The direct influence of users on different levels and processes
is important from a perspective of competence and democracy.
As part of the Heart work on standardization, a model for user
influence in standardization work was developed and set up.
A research method for investigating user requirements in standardization
which includes a user panel test was carried out.
At the European level, CEN, CENELEC, ETSI are recommended to
establish advisory bodies on user requirements and accessibility.
Editor:
I. Placencia Porrero, R. Puig de la Bellacasa
Publisher:
IOS Press
,
Amsterdam
,
1995
ISBN / ISSN:
9051992203
Relevant Pages:
118-121
Project Name:
HEART Study
Name of Institution
The Swedish Handicap Institute
European Context:
TIDE Programme, 2nd TIDE Congress, 26-28 April 1995, Paris
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