Assistive Technology, a leverage for Independent Living & Quality of Life by Peter Lambreghts, Onafhankelijk Leven vzw & European Network on Independent.

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Assistive Technology, a leverage for Independent Living & Quality of Life by Peter Lambreghts, Onafhankelijk Leven vzw & European Network on Independent Living May 21st 2014, KU Leuven/Thomas More

Assistive technology: the context Paradigm shift: from care to support Independent Living is a Human Right UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities Disability Studies Growing number of users Importance of cost-effectiveness

Progress is made, but not enough!

Important correlation

Assistive technology from user perspective Tension between benefit & ‘stigma’

Assistive technology from user perspective How to make your own expertise count?

Assistive technology from user perspective Changing needs & circumstances

Assistive technology from user perspective It’s the outcome that counts!

Assistive technology from user perspective How to get informed & make the right choices – Assistive technology providers – Government & administration – Peer contact & advise NEED FOR INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVISE & VALIDATION OF PEER SUPPORT/COUNSELLING

Assistive technology: General principles Really put the person (user) central – User involvement in Assistive technology development & policy – Look at individual outcome / Quality of Life – Assistive technology as tool for participation & empowerment Assistive technology development is just a part of the solution – Independent advise, personalisation, training, maintenance, … Transparency & dialogue between users, producers/providers & government. More trust! – Rethink financing, rethink market, improve administration, controle & follow up

Assistive technology benefits the entire society!

With support from the European Commission