We are constantly busy at the Accessible SmartTech Research Group! Here are papers that have been published since the last newsletter. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like more information.
Lastly, a very special thanks to all of the people who have shared their stories and part of their lives to help make this research possible! We could not do it without you!
Today many essential services are delivered primarily or exclusively online however if accessibility of those services is not maintained when it's becomes digital then it really does become a barrier instead of an opportunity. Two rules that advanced digital accessibility and inclusion across sectors were announced at a White House briefing on Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
As care for individuals with paralysis moves increasingly toward home- and community-based delivery models, the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) and School of Medicine continue to lead research innovation with the establishment of the SmartTech Implementation Hub for Paralys
The Wireless RERC published a scoping review in Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. The review addresses facilitators, barriers, and proposes education and training strategies for clinicians to integrate technology into their practices.
