Assistive technology provision : an assessment of services and supports for people with disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador
Thesis (M.Sc.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2010. Medicine Includes bibliographical references (leaves 192-213) This study assessed the gaps in provision of assistive technology (AT) services and supports for people with disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), and reviewed available...
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ftmemorialunivdc:oai:collections.mun.ca:theses4/37870 2023-05-15T17:23:33+02:00 Assistive technology provision : an assessment of services and supports for people with disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador Penton, Valerie M. (Valerie Mary), 1982- Memorial University of Newfoundland. Faculty of Medicine Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador; 2010 xi, 242 leaves : ill. Image/jpeg; Application/pdf http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses4/id/37870 Eng eng Electronic Theses and Dissertations (24.71 MB) -- http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/theses/Penton_ValerieM.pdf a3302080 http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses4/id/37870 The author retains copyright ownership and moral rights in this thesis. Neither the thesis nor substantial extracts from it may be printed or otherwise reproduced without the author's permission. Paper copy kept in the Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University Libraries Health services administration--Newfoundland and Labrador People with disabilities--Services for--Newfoundland and Labrador--Evaluation Self-help devices for people with disabilities--Newfoundland and Labrador Self-Help Devices--Newfoundland and Labrador Communication Aids for Disabled--trends--Newfoundland and Labrador Disabled Persons--Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services--trends--Newfoundland and Labrador Text Electronic thesis or dissertation 2010 ftmemorialunivdc 2015-08-06T19:21:57Z Thesis (M.Sc.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2010. Medicine Includes bibliographical references (leaves 192-213) This study assessed the gaps in provision of assistive technology (AT) services and supports for people with disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), and reviewed available evidence on the efficacy of single-entry point systems for future planning and policy change. The mixed method research design included a survey of post-secondary students and adults with vision, hearing, mobility, learning or other disabilities, who are users of AT devices or supports (n = 49), and individual interviews with disability service providers (n =8) in community and post-secondary settings throughout the province. Documents describing existing single-entry point systems and similar programs currently in operation in NL were analyzed as well. Findings indicate that knowledge gaps exist within and between end users or consumers of AT and service providers in community organizations and academic institutions. Although the potential benefit of AT is recognized there is dissatisfaction with the current delivery of AT services and supports for people with various disabilities throughout the province. The need for increased training services for both consumers and service providers was strongly identified. Policy alternatives have been suggested, such as increased coordination of services, a single-entry point system and subsidy programs for AT similar to other provinces in Canada. Thesis Newfoundland studies University of Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Digital Archives Initiative (DAI) Newfoundland Canada |
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Health services administration--Newfoundland and Labrador People with disabilities--Services for--Newfoundland and Labrador--Evaluation Self-help devices for people with disabilities--Newfoundland and Labrador Self-Help Devices--Newfoundland and Labrador Communication Aids for Disabled--trends--Newfoundland and Labrador Disabled Persons--Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services--trends--Newfoundland and Labrador Penton, Valerie M. (Valerie Mary), 1982- Assistive technology provision : an assessment of services and supports for people with disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador |
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Thesis (M.Sc.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2010. Medicine Includes bibliographical references (leaves 192-213) This study assessed the gaps in provision of assistive technology (AT) services and supports for people with disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), and reviewed available evidence on the efficacy of single-entry point systems for future planning and policy change. The mixed method research design included a survey of post-secondary students and adults with vision, hearing, mobility, learning or other disabilities, who are users of AT devices or supports (n = 49), and individual interviews with disability service providers (n =8) in community and post-secondary settings throughout the province. Documents describing existing single-entry point systems and similar programs currently in operation in NL were analyzed as well. Findings indicate that knowledge gaps exist within and between end users or consumers of AT and service providers in community organizations and academic institutions. Although the potential benefit of AT is recognized there is dissatisfaction with the current delivery of AT services and supports for people with various disabilities throughout the province. The need for increased training services for both consumers and service providers was strongly identified. Policy alternatives have been suggested, such as increased coordination of services, a single-entry point system and subsidy programs for AT similar to other provinces in Canada. |
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Electronic Theses and Dissertations (24.71 MB) -- http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/theses/Penton_ValerieM.pdf a3302080 http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses4/id/37870 |
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