Assistive technology in developing countries: national and international responsibilities to implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Borg, Johan; Lindström, Anna; Larsson, Stig

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(09)61872-9

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“…Article 32, however, gives a moral responsibility to well-resourced countries and organiszations to assist less-resourced countries in making assistive technology products and services for their provision available. And the same article gives less-resourced countries an obligation in relation to citizens with disabilities, and a liberty in relation to other signatories of the CRPD, to seek such assistance (Borg, Lindström, and Larsson 2009).…”

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The right to assistive technology: for whom, for what, and by whom?

Borg

Larsson

Östergren

2011

Disability & Society

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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The right to assistive technology: for whom, for what, and by whom?

Borg

Larsson

Östergren

2011

Disability & Society

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“…[24][25][26] All the sub-themes that were generated from the data collection on the first occasion were simply enriched with more data from the second occasion. Two new sub-themes (Table 1) Prolonged engagement [27] extending over two interview occasions provided the opportunity to explore and acquire a greater understanding of a culture that is not the authors' own.…”

Section: Sierra Leone's Ratification In 2007 Of the New Convention Fomentioning

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Experiences of providing prosthetic and orthotic services in Sierra Leone – the local staff’s perspective

Magnusson

Ahlström

2012

Disability and Rehabilitation

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In Sierra Leone, West Africa, there are many people with disabilities in need of rehabilitation services after a long civil war. Purpose:The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of prosthetic and orthotic service delivery in Sierra Leone from the local staff's perspective. Method:Fifteen prosthetic and orthotic technicians working at all the rehabilitation centres providing prosthetic and orthotic services in Sierra Leone were interviewed. The interviews were transcribed and subjected to latent content analysis. Results:One main theme emerged: Sense of inability to deliver high-quality prosthetic and orthotic services. This main theme was generated from eight sub-themes: Desire for professional development; Appraisals of work satisfaction and norms; Patients neglected by family; Limited access to the prosthetic and orthotic services available; Problems with materials and machines; Low public awareness concerning disabilities; Marginalisation in society; Low priority on the part of government. Conclusions:The findings illustrated traditional beliefs about the causes of disability and that the public's attitudes need to change in order to include and value people with disabilities.Support from international organizations was considered necessary as well as educating more prosthetic and orthotic staff to a higher level.

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“…Examples of Class 1 objects are facial prosthetics, which using 3-D printing are already being investigated for the developed world (Feng, et al, 2010) and limb prostheses. Prostheses are typically very expensive, and widespread issues with availability and distribution (Beshai & Bryant, 2003) causes poor access in developing countries (Borg, 2009). Less expensive designs, such as the Niagara Foot (Gabourie, 2010), are being tested in the developing world already.…”

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3-D Printing of Open Source Appropriate Technologies for Self-Directed Sustainable Development

Pearce¹,

Blair²,

Laciak³

et al. 2010

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The technological evolution of the 3-D printer, widespread internet access and inexpensive computing has made a new means of open design capable of accelerating self-directed sustainable development. This study critically examines how open source 3-D printers, such as the RepRap and Fab@home, enable the use of designs in the public domain to fabricate open source appropriate technology (OSAT), which are easily and economically made from readily available resources by local communities to meet their needs. The current capabilities of open source 3-D printers is reviewed and a new classification scheme is proposed for OSATs that are technically feasible and economically viable for production. Then, a methodology for quantifying the properties of printed parts and a research trajectory is outlined to extend the existing technology to provide complete village-level fabrication of OSATs. Finally, conclusions are drawn on the potential for open source 3-D printers to assist in driving sustainable development.

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Assistive technology in developing countries: national and international responsibilities to implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Cited by 117 publications

References 7 publications

The right to assistive technology: for whom, for what, and by whom?

The right to assistive technology: for whom, for what, and by whom?

Experiences of providing prosthetic and orthotic services in Sierra Leone – the local staff’s perspective

3-D Printing of Open Source Appropriate Technologies for Self-Directed Sustainable Development

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