An introduction of the assistive technology R&D for older people with disabilities in Korea
M. J. Lim, A. J. Kim, E. J. Kim, S. D. Eun
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AbstractOlder people with disabilities mostly found difficulties in their communication, mobility, self-care (Lim, Song, Kweon, & Ro, 2022). Use of assistive technology could make older people more independent and reduce the physical care burden of caregivers (Mortenson et al., 2012). Korean government started to the first Assistive Technology (AT) R&D from 2020-2023 for older adults and people with disabilities (Kim, An, Ro, Kweon, & Eun, 2022). In this study, we will introduce AT R&D for older people with disabilities in Korea and discuss future plans for the AT R&D.Keywords: assistive technology, older people with disabilities, ICF, Research and Development
M. J. Lim, A. J. Kim, E. J. Kim, S. D. Eun (2022). An introduction of the assistive technology R&D for older people with disabilities in Korea. Gerontechnology, 21(s),1-2
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2022.21.s.538.opp6