Abstract
Government policy influences the individual and societal outcomes potentiated by assistive technology (AT) and related supports. Political theory suggests that concurrent problem recognition, potential policy solutions, and active political will, are necessary triggers for concerted government action. This has occurred in Australia, with the advent of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will revolutionize disability services and, it is hoped, deliver equity for Australians living with impairment. Analysis of the stakeholders and processes involved in developing an NDIS provides a useful case study for others seeking policy change.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Assistive Technology |
| Subtitle of host publication | From Research to Practice |
| Editors | Pedro Encarnacao, Luis Azevedo, Gert Jan Gelderblom, Alan Newell, Niels-Erik Mathiassen |
| Place of Publication | Amsterdam Netherlands |
| Publisher | IOS Press |
| Pages | 266-272 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781614993049 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781614993032, 1614993033 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 9 Dec 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe 2013 - Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal Duration: 19 Sept 2013 → 21 Sept 2013 Conference number: 12th |
Publication series
| Name | Assistive Technology Research Series |
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| Volume | 33 |
| ISSN (Print) | 1383-813X |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 1879-8071 |
Conference
| Conference | Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe 2013 |
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| Abbreviated title | AAATE 2013 |
| Country/Territory | Portugal |
| City | Algarve |
| Period | 19/09/13 → 21/09/13 |
Keywords
- AT consumers
- AT policy
- Disability service delivery
- Political theory