This chapter summarizes four broad legislative mandates in US disability policy with the
goal of describing more fully the language that protects individuals with disabilities in …

… Disability and assistive technology policy is also influenced by public attitudes that often
express the historic prejudice experienced by individuals with disabilities. Therefore, …

… and advocacy and public policy to ensure early identification, users’ and family involvement,
as well as professionals’ teamwork. According to Light and Drager [11], such research prior- …

… provision of assistive technology. The continued use and benefit of assistive technology to
the … Develop national policies and guidelines for services for people with disabilities, also to …

… into public policy, and then getting policies prioritised and funded. It is suggested that AT
practitioners must comprehend and consider political factors in working towards effective …

… The findings of this study have enabled us to identify the major trends in the debate on
Assistive Technology public policies. The analysis of initiatives and practices, coupled with the …

… assistive technology policies and implementation strategies based on such policies, this study
critically analyses the assistive … to ensure the right to participate in political and public life. …

… of the Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE) … public policy, and having
policies prioritised and funded. Kingdon’s theory (2003) as a lens to understand Australian policy …

… access to assistive devices. The Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology workplan
identifies … First, a national policy framework for assistive technology is needed. Second, product …

… implore rehabilitation counselors in education and practice to further examine ways to alleviate
the AT access and usage gaps for African Americans with disabilities within public policy, …