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What is the primary focus of the WHO's strategic plan regarding Assistive Technology (AT)?
What is the primary focus of the WHO's strategic plan regarding Assistive Technology (AT)?
- Establishing international standards for AT manufacturing and distribution.
- Focusing on financial resources, appropriate fit, and high quality of AT. (correct)
- Eliminating the need for AT through preventative healthcare measures.
- Promoting the development of advanced robotic AT solutions.
How does the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) influence the global perspective on disability?
How does the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) influence the global perspective on disability?
- By establishing quotas for employing people with disabilities in multinational corporations.
- By creating a global healthcare system specifically for people with disabilities.
- By mandating specific types of assistive technology that must be provided in educational settings.
- By providing a legal framework promoting the rights and dignity of people with disabilities. (correct)
What is the estimated percentage of the global population living with a disability?
What is the estimated percentage of the global population living with a disability?
- 5%
- 20%
- 15% (correct)
- 10%
Which of the following reflects a shift in the perception of disability?
Which of the following reflects a shift in the perception of disability?
What correlation exists between poverty and disability?
What correlation exists between poverty and disability?
What is the aim of Community-based rehabilitation programs?
What is the aim of Community-based rehabilitation programs?
What global initiative aims to promote cooperation in assistive technology through training and policy development?
What global initiative aims to promote cooperation in assistive technology through training and policy development?
Which of the following is a significant barrier to employment for people with disabilities, even in countries with anti-discrimination laws?
Which of the following is a significant barrier to employment for people with disabilities, even in countries with anti-discrimination laws?
How have sustainable development goals evolved to include disability considerations?
How have sustainable development goals evolved to include disability considerations?
Approximately what percentage of people worldwide who need assistive technology actually have access to it?
Approximately what percentage of people worldwide who need assistive technology actually have access to it?
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Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
An international human rights treaty that protects the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.
Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals
A set of goals adopted by the United Nations to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, including people with disabilities.
Community-based rehabilitation
Community-based rehabilitation
A strategy for rehabilitation, focusing on empowering individuals with disabilities within their own communities, promoting inclusion and reducing poverty.
Global Disability Prevalence
Global Disability Prevalence
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Access to Assistive Technology (AT)
Access to Assistive Technology (AT)
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Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE)
Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE)
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WHO's Recognition of Disability
WHO's Recognition of Disability
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Inclusion for Individuals with Disabilities
Inclusion for Individuals with Disabilities
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Study Notes
- Crystal Barchacky OR/L presents a global perspective on assistive technology.
Worldwide Political Framework
- The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) indicates a recent shift in perception of disability.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes disability as a global public health issue.
- Higher instances of disability correlate with lower-income countries.
- Nearly 50% of working-age adults experiencing at least one year of poverty have a disability.
Treaties and Goals
- Child rights are addressed through the largest treaties.
- Aging adults collaborate with others.
- Sustainable development goals have been updated since 2000 to include disabilities.
- Community-based rehabilitation aims to reduce poverty.
Prevalence of Disability
- 15% of the global population lives with disabilities.
- Disability is viewed as an interaction with the environment.
- Disability is higher in women in low and middle income countries.
- 1 in 10 children worldwide has a disability.
Educational and Employment Views
- Separate schools and integrated classrooms exist.
- Workplaces may provide reasonable accommodations, but these can be costly.
- Stereotypical thoughts can interfere with the hiring process.
Assistive Technology (AT) Access
- An estimated 10% of the ~1 billion people who need it have access to Assistive Technology (AT).
- The WHO includes AT in its strategic plan, focusing on financial resources, appropriate fit, and high quality.
- The Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE) program provides training, policy guidance, and program examples.
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