Abstract
As per 2011 census there are 2.68 crore differently abled persons in the country. Assistive devices and equipments can significantly help persons with disabilities to become independent in daily activities. There are many eminent technical educational institutions in India and many are conducting research works for the development of assistive technology for the differently abled. So an extensive search was conducted to explore the assistive technology related projects undertaken in India. Out of 137 studies retrieved 34 met the inclusion criteria. The result shows that many researches are being carried out for the development of assistive technology in India. Many of the products are in the prototype stage or in the feasibility stage. It emphasises the need for extensive field testing and commercial production of the assistive technologies. Such initiatives will lead to differently abled empowerment. The authors put forward some suggestions in this regard.
Highlights
As per 2011 census there are 2.68 crore differently abled persons in the country
It is evident that currently available assistive technology offers many opportunities for students with disabilities to overcome the barriers to inclusivity, reach their full potential and share their contribution towards the national welfare [4].For many differently abled children, assistive technology represents the difference between enjoying their rights or being deprived of them [5].The disabled person gains confidence and courage as they gain control over the machine
Many research works were conducted for the development of assistive technology for the differently abled in the Indian context
Summary
As per 2011 census there are 2.68 crore differently abled persons in the country. Genetic, birth injuries, infections, accidents etc. are some of the causes of the disabilities. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) defines assistive products and technology as any product, instrument, equipment or technology adapted or specially designed for improving the functioning of a person with a disability[2].International Organization for Standardization (ISO) defines assistive products more broadly as any product, especially produced or generally available, that is used by or for persons with disability: for participation; to protect, support, train, measure or substitute for body functions/structures and activities; or to prevent impairments, activity limitations or participation restrictions This includes devices, equipment, instruments and software [3]. Active involvement and collaborative research works of technical education institutions and rehabilitation institutes will be mutually beneficial as well as a blessing for the millions of differently abled citizens of the country. We decided to explore the possibilities of such an integration and to understand the current status of technical education institutional activities in India in the disability sector
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