Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, Volume 15, Issue 1 (2020)

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Original Research

Article
Development of an unpowered ankle exoskeleton for walking assist
Justin Leclair, Scott Pardoel, Alexander Helal & Marc Doumit
Pages: 1-13
Published online: 22 Aug 2018
AbstractforDevelopment of an unpowered ankle exoskeleton for walking assist | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB) | EPUB
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A tablet-based program to enable people with intellectual and other disabilities to access leisure activities and video calls
Giulio E. Lancioni, Nirbhay N. Singh, Mark F. O’Reilly, Jeff Sigafoos, Gloria Alberti, Viviana Perilli, Valeria Chiariello, Giovanna Grillo & Cosimo Turi
Pages: 14-20
Published online: 11 Oct 2018
AbstractforA tablet-based program to enable people with intellectual and other disabilities to access leisure activities and video calls | Full Text | References | PDF (657.7 KB) | EPUB
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Durable medical equipment reuse and recycling: uncovering hidden opportunities for reducing medical waste
Anne Ordway, Jennifer S. Pitonyak & Kurt L. Johnson
Pages: 21-28
Published online: 14 Oct 2018
AbstractforDurable medical equipment reuse and recycling: uncovering hidden opportunities for reducing medical waste | Full Text | References | PDF (627.3 KB) | EPUB
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The assisted living project: a process evaluation of implementation of sensor technology in community assisted living. A feasibility study
Torhild Holthe, Flavia Dias Casagrande, Liv Halvorsrud & Anne Lund
Pages: 29-36
Published online: 14 Oct 2018
AbstractforThe assisted living project: a process evaluation of implementation of sensor technology in community assisted living. A feasibility study | Full Text | References | PDF (925.9 KB) | EPUB
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Lessons from Vienna: stakeholder perceptions of functional electrical stimulation technology and a conceptual model for practice
Matthew J. Taylor, Andrew J. Ruys, Ché Fornusek, Manfred Bijak, Michael Russold & Adrian E. Bauman
Pages: 37-44
Published online: 05 Nov 2018
AbstractforLessons from Vienna: stakeholder perceptions of functional electrical stimulation technology and a conceptual model for practice | Full Text | References | PDF (787.7 KB) | EPUB
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Thriving through relationships: assistance dogs’ and companion dogs’ perceived ability to contribute to thriving in individuals with and without a disability
Jennifer Gravrok, Tiffani Howell, Dan Bendrups & Pauleen Bennett
Pages: 45-53
Published online: 28 Jan 2019
AbstractforThriving through relationships: assistance dogs’ and companion dogs’ perceived ability to contribute to thriving in individuals with and without a disability | Full Text | References | PDF (955.2 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Application of a wearable switch to perform a mouse left click for a child with mix type of cerebral palsy: a single case study
Akio Yamamoto, Kenji Kihara, Mariko Yagi, Yoko Matsumoto, Shuichi Tsuneishi, Hideo Otaka, Masaya Yonezawa & Satoshi Takada
Pages: 54-59
Published online: 07 Feb 2019
AbstractforApplication of a wearable switch to perform a mouse left click for a child with mix type of cerebral palsy: a single case study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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A scoping literature review of studies assessing effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of prosthetic and orthotic interventions
Aoife Healy, Sybil Farmer, Nicola Eddison, Jonathan Allcock, Thomas Perry, Anand Pandyan & Nachiappan Chockalingam
Pages: 60-66
Published online: 17 Jan 2019
AbstractforA scoping literature review of studies assessing effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of prosthetic and orthotic interventions | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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An ecological perspective on implementing environmental control units for veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders
Rachael N. Martinez, Bella Etingen, Dustin D. French, Marissa A. Vallette, Balmatee Bidassie, Huberta T. Cozart & Frances M. Weaver
Pages: 67-75
Published online: 19 Nov 2018
AbstractforAn ecological perspective on implementing environmental control units for veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders | Full Text | References | PDF (863.6 KB) | EPUB
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Review Article

Review
A scoping review of powered wheelchair driving tasks and performance-based outcomes
Catherine Bigras, Dolapo D. Owonuwa, William C. Miller & Philippe S. Archambault
Pages: 76-91
Published online: 07 Feb 2019
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Original Research

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Toward greater involvement of youth with complex communication needs in the selection of augmentative and alternative communication devices
Christina Swett, Holly Surins, Christopher Welton, Tracy A. Shepherd, Anne Marie Renzoni & Stephen E. Ryan
Pages: 92-100
Published online: 17 Jan 2019
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The use of electronic assistive technology for social networking by people with disability living in shared supported accommodation
Rebecca Jamwal, Joanne Enticott, Louise Farnworth, Di Winkler & Libby Callaway
Pages: 101-108
Published online: 21 Jan 2019
AbstractforThe use of electronic assistive technology for social networking by people with disability living in shared supported accommodation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Knowledge among important actors in the field of adaptive equipment for young people with disabilities
Svein Bergem
Pages: 109-118
Published online: 21 Jan 2019
AbstractforKnowledge among important actors in the field of adaptive equipment for young people with disabilities | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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