Service Delivery Mechanisms in Rehabilitation

This reprint of a journal article focuses on the use of computers and other personal assistive devices by disabled persons. Topics covered include: a perspective on the use of advanced technology; distinction between technological appliances which provide benefits to the individual independent of the individual's skill level, versus tools which require development of special skills to gain full benefit of their use; skills or special knowledge needed for the effective delivery of rehabilitation technology; new roles for the service delivery team; sources of training in rehabilitation technology; and issues in qualification or certification of rehabilitation technolu,ly professionals. (JDD) ******** ******* ***** ***** ********************************************** * Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * * from the original document. * *********************************************************************** IN U S DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (-Mice or Educatronsi Research and improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) /his document nas been reproduced as received tram the person or organriatron Of vnatmg it Mtn°, changes nave been made to improve erOductO^ Points or view or oponrons stated in trios dOCu men! do not necessarily represent OE RI position or policy SERVICE DELIVERY MECHANISMS IN REHABILITATION