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Assistive technology in developing countries: national and international responsibilities to implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Resource type
Journal Article
Authors/contributors
- Borg, Johan (Author)
- Lindström, Anna (Author)
- Larsson, Stig (Author)
Title
Assistive technology in developing countries: national and international responsibilities to implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Abstract
In developing countries, disability is often associated with poverty caused by reduced
participation in education, work, and community life.1–4 Education and employment
contributes to reduction of poverty, improvement of health, and increased participation
in society.2,5,6 According to findings from studies in high-income countries, assistive
technology can have a positive socioeconomic effect on the lives of people with disabilities
by improving access to education and increasing achievement.7,8 The use of assistive
technology is a successful strategy to help participation in work,9,10 and maintenance
of health.
Publication
The Lancet
Volume
374
Issue
9704
Pages
1863-1865
Date
2009/11/28
Journal Abbr
The Lancet
Language
English
ISSN
0140-6736, 1474-547X
Short Title
Assistive technology in developing countries
Accessed
03/04/2020, 20:28
Library Catalogue
Extra
Publisher: Elsevier
PMID: 19944867
shortDOI: 10/cfn5gp
Citation
Borg, J., Lindström, A., & Larsson, S. (2009). Assistive technology in developing countries: national and international responsibilities to implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Lancet, 374(9704), 1863–1865. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(09)61872-9
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