Perspectives and needs of assistive technology advisors and suppliers in Queensland, Australia.
Purpose: An assistive technology ecosystem requires co-ordinated collaboration between policy, products, provision processes, and personnel. A needs assessment was conducted of the assistive technology sector in Queensland to examine these components from the perspective of all key stakeholders. Mat...
| Publicado en: | Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Vol. 20; no. 5; pp. 1403 - 1413 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jul2025
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