ADAPTECHGBC: Cooperating for Inclusion: New website on best practices announced

Friday, June 1, 2012

Cooperating for Inclusion: New website on best practices announced

The European Lotteries and the European Disability Forum announced the launch of their website on best practices on how national lotteries throughout Europe can contribute to improve the lives of 80 million European citizens with disabilities. Cooperating for Inclusion highlights programs that increase inclusion in education, employment, and community.

Source: AT Coalition (atcoalition.org)

WHAT IS ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY?

“Adaptive Technology refers to any item, piece of equipment, or product system, modified or customized, that is used to increase or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities to achieve greater independence. (29 U.S.C. Sec 22202).”

Adaptive Technology truly "opens the door" to life for people with disabilities. Moreover, it helps to compensate for the effects of disability such as loss of speech, paralysis, and visual impairment, cognitive problems, in an active and positive manner. It places the focus not on what is lost but on what is possible...what is constructive...what can be done! (Buning, 2008).”

Individuals with learning disabilities often have difficulty with skills that others take for granted. Reading, listening, organizing information or writing skills may improve significantly from the use of assistive technology.