Presenter

Hassan Sarsak, Batterjee Medical College for Sciences and Technology

Thematic area

Assistive Technology Service Provision, Universal Health Coverage, Sustainable Development Goal # 3: Health and Wellbeing, Equity and Inclusion, Capacity Building

Abstract

This educational session aims to help rehabilitation and healthcare professionals develop knowledge and practical skills in the process of providing empowering assistive technology devices and delivering assistive technology services to people of all ages and types of disabilities, have a deeper insight into the appropriate assistive technology service provision, identify key facilitative components for effective assistive technology provision utilizing the 5 Ps model, shed light on the positive significant role of assistive products in the lives of persons with disabilities and their caregivers, and highlight the ongoing global initiatives in enhancing access to affordable high quality assistive products with eye-opening and thought-provoking discussion on how to contribute and get involved. Assistive technology education, translation of current research into practice, and clinical training ensure that assistive technology end users can enjoy accessing their community and environment independently, safely, adequately, and freely. This session will illustrate the role of assistive technology service provider in the provision of assistive technology devices to promote better understanding of facilitators and challenges affecting the provision of assistive technology globally. It will provide recommendations and strategies to build collaborative partnerships, develop innovative service models, use best available evidence, advocate for access to assistive technology as a fundamental human right for persons with disabilities through supportive public policy, and promote professional development. The session will be based on up-to-date resources. Specifically, the session will be delivered in small groups format, with 90 minutes of training, using a case-based and evidence-based learning approach.

Target audience

Assistive technology professionals, Healthcare professionals and rehabilitation specialists, Health Sciences Students

Learning outcomes of the session

At the end of the session the participants will:

1. Have a deeper insight into the appropriate assistive technology service provision and the key
   facilitative components for effective assistive technology provision utilizing the 5 Ps model.
2. Have a better understanding of the positive significant role of assistive products in the lives of
   persons with disabilities and their caregivers.
3. Have experienced the ongoing global initiatives in enhancing access to affordable high quality
   assistive products and provided with eye-opening and thought-provoking discussion on how to
   contribute and get involved.

Special requirements

None