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The Potential of Technological Innovations for the Disabled

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 March 2009

Morris Milner
Morris Milner
Affiliation:
The Hugh MacMillan Rehabilitation Centre and University of Toronto
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Technical innovations have enormous potential for enhancing the lives of people with disabilities, often providing means for substantial independence and contributing to their dignity. This paper uses a framework related to the personal needs of individuals throughout the hours of waking and rest. Examples of various potentialities are provided and discussed.

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Special Section: Technology and Disability
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International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care , Volume 11 , Issue 2 , Spring 1995 , pp. 187 - 195
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1995

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