Assistive technology application in educational contexts:policy framework and core areas
Objective To study domestic and international policies and core areas related to assistive technology services for chil-dren with disabilities,to explore the application of assistive technology for children with special needs in the edu-cational context.Methods Based on the relevant policies and theoretical frameworks of policies on assistive technology services of Unit-ed Nations,World Health Organization(WHO)and China,the policy frameworks and core areas of assistive tech-nology in the educational context were analyzed using the theories of the six elements of the WHO assistive tech-nology service system and the 5P service model,as well as the international and domestic classifications and di-rectory lists of assistive technologies.Results International Classification of Functioning,Disability and Health(ICF)gave the definition and classification of assistive technology in educational scenarios.With the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities(CRPD)as the core and the Assistive Technology for Children with Disabilities(ATD)strategy as the centerpiece of the international policy,the core areas of assistive technology application in educational settings were estab-lished with the 5P Model,consisting of five related areas,namely individuals,policies,products,practitioners and service delivery,based on the six elements of the WHO assistive technology service system,namely leader-ship and governance,financing,human resources for health,service delivery,medical technology and health in-formation system.The ecosystem focused on people,policies,products,practitioners and services that promote access to and use of assistive technology.Conclusion The policy and core areas for the application of assistive technology in educational contexts are formed on the basis of ICF,with the CRPD at the core,and the strategy of ATD,to define scientifically the definition;and promote assistive technology services for children with disabilities from the perspective of the right to compre-hensive,efficient,and child-centered development,to provide usable,accessible,affordable,adaptable,accept-able and quality assistive technology services to ensure that children with disabilities enjoy equal and quality edu-cation,and to improve the quality of life and well-being.A human-centered assistive technology ecosystem can be established using 5P Model,to innovate and develop assistive technology services for children with disabili-ties.
children with disabilitiesassistive technologyeducational contextservice system
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