The first book of its kind, this text outlines and defines the process for selecting, integrating, and utilizing assistive technology in the work environment. Each stage of the process is examined in depth, and effective strategies are presented to help overcome the barriers likely to be encountered at each stage. The book also provides insight into the client's experience by drawing on research that explores the experiences of people using assistive technology in the workplace and the issues they face in acquiring and using their technology in the work environment.

Table of Contents

1. Technology at Work 2. Review of the Development of Assistive Technology Models 3. Consumer-Centered Process for Technology Acquisition and Use 4. Identifying the Right Technology 5. Acquiring Technology for Work 6. Introducing Assistive Technology into the Workplace 7. Optimizing the Use of Technology in the Workplace 8. Issues for the Assistive Technology User in the Workplace 9. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology in the Workplace Appendix A. Questions to Guide Identifying Potential Technologies Appendix B. Questions to Guide Choosing a Supplier Appendix C. Questions to Guide Trialing Devices Appendix D. Questions to Guide Choosing the Best Technology Appendix E. Questions to Guide the Acquisition of Technology Appendix F. Questions to Guide Working with a Supplier Appendix G. Questions to Guide Customization Appendix H. Questions to Guide Learning to Use Your Technology Appendix I. Questions to Guide the Long-Term Use of Assistive Technology in the Workplace Appendix J. Resources and Weblinks