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De Luca D
Robertina, age 38, motor disability: improving independence in the neighbourhood
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Roberta is 38 years old and she was affected by a meningoencephalomyelitis 7 years ago. She moves very slowly and she finds all her activities very tiring. She lives in a scarcely accessible flat on the third floor without lift, and she rarely goes out. In the years her conditions got worse: now she gets rapidly tired when she walks, climbs the stairs, washes heself and does the houseworks, so she has to reduce her free time activities. She would like to discover aids and solutions that help her going round the city and to the supermarket idependently, washing herself in the bathroom in an less tiring way and using the gas cooker and the sink. She has a manual wheelchair which she can't use in her small flat. She has a driving licence and a special car but she can't use it very much, because she doesn't know the roads. Analyzing her demands and considering the assistive devices she has got, a solution for her problems was found. The purpose of the project is to give Roberta a stronger autonomy, to exploit her residual abilities and to help her discovering new resources.
Year of publication: 2005
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: February 2005
Robertina, age 38, motor disability: improving independence in the neighbourhood
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Roberta is 38 years old and she was affected by a meningoencephalomyelitis 7 years ago. She moves very slowly and she finds all her activities very tiring. She lives in a scarcely accessible flat on the third floor without lift, and she rarely goes out. In the years her conditions got worse: now she gets rapidly tired when she walks, climbs the stairs, washes heself and does the houseworks, so she has to reduce her free time activities. She would like to discover aids and solutions that help her going round the city and to the supermarket idependently, washing herself in the bathroom in an less tiring way and using the gas cooker and the sink. She has a manual wheelchair which she can't use in her small flat. She has a driving licence and a special car but she can't use it very much, because she doesn't know the roads. Analyzing her demands and considering the assistive devices she has got, a solution for her problems was found. The purpose of the project is to give Roberta a stronger autonomy, to exploit her residual abilities and to help her discovering new resources.
Year of publication: 2005
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: February 2005
Andrich R
Empowerment and Education toward independent living
Editorial data: Intervento al Convegno "Gli ausili informatici nella promozione dell’autonomia: riabilitazione, educazione, integrazione" (Prato 14/12/2002)
Abstract: (text automatically translated from Italian) To insert the technologies in a context of education of the customer to the independence, to promote the role of the customer like protagonist of the choices that regard its way towards the independence and integration, to form in the customer an informed, demanding and responsible attitude in the choice and the use of the functional technological assistive devices to such scope regards in a sure sense all the technical participations of support, is they simpler assistive devices to high technology, devices, supplied programs than personal attendance, participations on the environment, services ***dalla the community. It sure acquires but particular connotations when we speak about computer based assistive devices, or in general terms of assistive devices that live one galloping technological evolution: evolution that on one side exercises an action of influence on the culture, the customs, the way to communicate, on the way to even organize the domestic matters and that therefore it opens new scenes of daily life that before we did not know. In this panel, emergent the problematic article by analyzes to the today regarding the supply of the assistive devices the public service.
Year of publication: 2002
Type of document: Not published
Last update: May 2003
Empowerment and Education toward independent living
Editorial data: Intervento al Convegno "Gli ausili informatici nella promozione dell’autonomia: riabilitazione, educazione, integrazione" (Prato 14/12/2002)
Abstract: (text automatically translated from Italian) To insert the technologies in a context of education of the customer to the independence, to promote the role of the customer like protagonist of the choices that regard its way towards the independence and integration, to form in the customer an informed, demanding and responsible attitude in the choice and the use of the functional technological assistive devices to such scope regards in a sure sense all the technical participations of support, is they simpler assistive devices to high technology, devices, supplied programs than personal attendance, participations on the environment, services ***dalla the community. It sure acquires but particular connotations when we speak about computer based assistive devices, or in general terms of assistive devices that live one galloping technological evolution: evolution that on one side exercises an action of influence on the culture, the customs, the way to communicate, on the way to even organize the domestic matters and that therefore it opens new scenes of daily life that before we did not know. In this panel, emergent the problematic article by analyzes to the today regarding the supply of the assistive devices the public service.
Year of publication: 2002
Type of document: Not published
Last update: May 2003
Andrich R, Moi M
What is the cost of assistive technology? Handbook for the cost analysis of independent life support project
Editorial data: Milano: Fondazione Don Gnocchi, 1998
Abstract: (text automatically translated from Italian) The process of choice, adoption and I use of technical assistive devices is involved a great number of actors and resources of varied nature. In order to correctly estimate the ***socioeconomici impacts of such technologies it is necessary to adopt one perspective of long period and to consider all the members of the been involved society (the person with disability that uses the technology, the relatives and the primary network, National the Sanitary Service, etc). This handbook proposes an innovative methodology and an operating instrument for the analysis cost-result in the which individualized projects of support to the independent life. In particular, the instrument concentrates on the cost analysis generated from programs of supply of technical assistive devices for the independence and social integration of persons with disability. Same (choice and adoption come analyzed are the costs of the decisional process) are the costs that are generated in the time in consequence to the which fetched decisions (normal use). This volume collects the main result of the Finalized “Development and experimentation of methodologies for the analysis cost-benefits in the field of the assistive devices for the persons persons with disability”, which promoted Search and financed ***dal the Ministry of Health, and lead in biennium 1996-97 ***dall' the IRCCS Foundation For ***Juventute Don Carlo Gnocchi of Milan.
Year of publication: 1998
Type of document: Manuals or books
Last update: May 2003
What is the cost of assistive technology? Handbook for the cost analysis of independent life support project
Editorial data: Milano: Fondazione Don Gnocchi, 1998
Abstract: (text automatically translated from Italian) The process of choice, adoption and I use of technical assistive devices is involved a great number of actors and resources of varied nature. In order to correctly estimate the ***socioeconomici impacts of such technologies it is necessary to adopt one perspective of long period and to consider all the members of the been involved society (the person with disability that uses the technology, the relatives and the primary network, National the Sanitary Service, etc). This handbook proposes an innovative methodology and an operating instrument for the analysis cost-result in the which individualized projects of support to the independent life. In particular, the instrument concentrates on the cost analysis generated from programs of supply of technical assistive devices for the independence and social integration of persons with disability. Same (choice and adoption come analyzed are the costs of the decisional process) are the costs that are generated in the time in consequence to the which fetched decisions (normal use). This volume collects the main result of the Finalized “Development and experimentation of methodologies for the analysis cost-benefits in the field of the assistive devices for the persons persons with disability”, which promoted Search and financed ***dal the Ministry of Health, and lead in biennium 1996-97 ***dall' the IRCCS Foundation For ***Juventute Don Carlo Gnocchi of Milan.
Year of publication: 1998
Type of document: Manuals or books
Last update: May 2003
Eustat Consortium
Go for it: a user manual on Assistive Technology
Editorial data: Milano: European Commission, 1999
Abstract: This book is a basic educational package to be used directly by end-users of Assistive Technology or as a textbook for educational initiatives. It is written in plain, easy-to-understand language. It is divided into eight chapters that progressively lead the reader from a basic understanding of Assistive Technology (AT), how to choose it and how to seek advice to a deeper insight into the implications of AT at both individual and social level. In this way, the manual is helpful to novice and expert users alike. It can also assist readers in their personal growth towards more in-depth knowledge, which can be used not only for improving personal autonomy, but also for helping others by acting as peer counsellors. After some introductory considerations, three chapters (Be prepared for the process of getting AT; Choosing and getting AT; and The service delivery system) offer methods for analysing one's own daily life activities in order to identify areas where AT can be useful; they also highlight aspects the user should be aware of when seeking external advice or accessing a public service delivery system. Concrete examples are offered by the chapter People and AT: some stories of success, that illustrate how AT could solve problems in real life for five persons with disabilities. A comprehensive description follows (chapter Knowing AT) of existing AT products and services, together with many practical examples and pictures. Chapter Information resources and personal advice on AT describes information tools, information sites, and other possible sources of advice that can be sought when choosing AT. In the chapter For you who want to know more the focus shifts from an individual perspective to a social one, so as to understand the impact of AT on society, to communicate better with professionals and other stakeholders, and to be ready to keep pace with future developments. The final chapter (The next challenge: from user to peer counsellor) offers ideas, methods and tips for those expert users who wish to make their experience available to novice users.
Year of publication: 1999
Type of document: Manuals or books
Last update: June 2008
Go for it: a user manual on Assistive Technology
Editorial data: Milano: European Commission, 1999
Abstract: This book is a basic educational package to be used directly by end-users of Assistive Technology or as a textbook for educational initiatives. It is written in plain, easy-to-understand language. It is divided into eight chapters that progressively lead the reader from a basic understanding of Assistive Technology (AT), how to choose it and how to seek advice to a deeper insight into the implications of AT at both individual and social level. In this way, the manual is helpful to novice and expert users alike. It can also assist readers in their personal growth towards more in-depth knowledge, which can be used not only for improving personal autonomy, but also for helping others by acting as peer counsellors. After some introductory considerations, three chapters (Be prepared for the process of getting AT; Choosing and getting AT; and The service delivery system) offer methods for analysing one's own daily life activities in order to identify areas where AT can be useful; they also highlight aspects the user should be aware of when seeking external advice or accessing a public service delivery system. Concrete examples are offered by the chapter People and AT: some stories of success, that illustrate how AT could solve problems in real life for five persons with disabilities. A comprehensive description follows (chapter Knowing AT) of existing AT products and services, together with many practical examples and pictures. Chapter Information resources and personal advice on AT describes information tools, information sites, and other possible sources of advice that can be sought when choosing AT. In the chapter For you who want to know more the focus shifts from an individual perspective to a social one, so as to understand the impact of AT on society, to communicate better with professionals and other stakeholders, and to be ready to keep pace with future developments. The final chapter (The next challenge: from user to peer counsellor) offers ideas, methods and tips for those expert users who wish to make their experience available to novice users.
Year of publication: 1999
Type of document: Manuals or books
Last update: June 2008
Wessels R,Persson J,Lorentsen O,Andrich R,Ferrario M,Oortwijn W,VanBeekum T, Brodin H, de Witte L
IPPA (Individual Prioritised Problems Assessment) instrument - Italian version
Editorial data: Dispense Corso di Alta Formazione "Tecnologie per l'Autonomia". Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: (text automatically translated from Italian) IPPA is an instrument of measure of the effectiveness of the assistive devices, in the sense that allows to estimate in that degree the assistive device has allowed to catch up determines established objectives to you previously to the supply of the same one. The handbook illustrates the modalities of uses of the instrument.
Year of publication: 2012
Type of document: Tools
Last update: May 2013
IPPA (Individual Prioritised Problems Assessment) instrument - Italian version
Editorial data: Dispense Corso di Alta Formazione "Tecnologie per l'Autonomia". Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: (text automatically translated from Italian) IPPA is an instrument of measure of the effectiveness of the assistive devices, in the sense that allows to estimate in that degree the assistive device has allowed to catch up determines established objectives to you previously to the supply of the same one. The handbook illustrates the modalities of uses of the instrument.
Year of publication: 2012
Type of document: Tools
Last update: May 2013
Montrucchio L
E ora che sono rimasto solo?! Il caso di Marco
Editorial data: Tesi Corso di Perfezionamento "Tecnologie per l'Autonomia". Università Cattolica Milano e Fondazione Don Gnocchi, a.a. 2000-2001
Abstract: (text automatically translated from Italian) Marco 53 years, that suffers from multiple sclerosis ***dall' the age 32 years old, nearly moves exclusively in wheelchair having one nearly supplements absence of voluntary movements to the lower limbs. After the passing of the wife who helped it in the several activities the necessity of a greater freeing is increased in he ***dalla the dependancy; hour is alone and will have to be most possible independent. The activities of the daily life are taken an examination and some solutions are proposed in order to obtain the maximum degree of possible independence are within, are outside house. The objective will be that one to render Marco completely independent in the treatment and hygiene of the own person (with consequent adaptations to the bath), surer in the transfers (thanks to the installation of fixed points of support and to the use of a walker) and independent in the external mobility with the use of one scooter (for ***consentirgli catching up the bar and the church of the country). Thanks to the technology, Marco will be able to take advantage of to the maximum the own residual abilities, conquering a high level of independence with a minimal charitable aid.
Year of publication: 2001
Type of document: Thesis
Last update: May 2003
E ora che sono rimasto solo?! Il caso di Marco
Editorial data: Tesi Corso di Perfezionamento "Tecnologie per l'Autonomia". Università Cattolica Milano e Fondazione Don Gnocchi, a.a. 2000-2001
Abstract: (text automatically translated from Italian) Marco 53 years, that suffers from multiple sclerosis ***dall' the age 32 years old, nearly moves exclusively in wheelchair having one nearly supplements absence of voluntary movements to the lower limbs. After the passing of the wife who helped it in the several activities the necessity of a greater freeing is increased in he ***dalla the dependancy; hour is alone and will have to be most possible independent. The activities of the daily life are taken an examination and some solutions are proposed in order to obtain the maximum degree of possible independence are within, are outside house. The objective will be that one to render Marco completely independent in the treatment and hygiene of the own person (with consequent adaptations to the bath), surer in the transfers (thanks to the installation of fixed points of support and to the use of a walker) and independent in the external mobility with the use of one scooter (for ***consentirgli catching up the bar and the church of the country). Thanks to the technology, Marco will be able to take advantage of to the maximum the own residual abilities, conquering a high level of independence with a minimal charitable aid.
Year of publication: 2001
Type of document: Thesis
Last update: May 2003