3.2.2nd ws. development of at & services system in taiwan j.yan
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DEVELOPMENT OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES
SYSTEM IN TAIWAN
Jeremy Shen ： Director of Information [email protected]
Jingin Yan ： Section Chief of Department of Social [email protected]
Ministry of the Interior, Taipei, ROC
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Presentation Overview
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Benefits of AT for the lives of the disabledAchievements of AT over past decade
Roadmap of AT 2006~2010
Assistive device subsidy system and measures
Conclusions
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Benefits of AT for the lives of the disabledAchievements of AT over past decade
Roadmap of AT 2006~2010
Assistive device subsidy system and measures
Conclusions
AT improve the living of all age groups
Employment
Healthcare
Education
Daily life
AT
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Assistive Technology Provides Comprehensive Services
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An integrated AT service system with enhanced accessibility & quality
disabled elderly
Patients in rehab
job accommodation & AT services for the disabled
Workers Injured At Work Accident
Pre-k K-12 College
Employment
HealthcareEducation
Daily life
AT
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Assistive TechnologyThree key elements for development & management
Assistive products
AT service professionals
AT service
centers
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Benefits of AT for the lives of the disabledAchievements of AT over past decade
Roadmap of AT 2006~2010
Assistive device subsidy system and measures
Conclusions
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Achievements over past decade in Taiwan
Integration of nationwide AT information
Integration of nationwide AT promotion, training & policy
Integration of nationwide AT services delivery system
Central Government Integration
Ministry of the Interior
Ministry of Education
Department of Health
Council of Labor Affairs
National Science Council
Ministry of Economic AffairsMinistry of Transportation ＆ Communication
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Vertical Integration from Individuals, Local Governments, to Central Government
3 National-class assistive device resource promotion centers• Center for Assistive Technology Resources and Popularization• Communication and Information Assistive Technology Resources
Promotion Center• Orthotic Prosthetic and Mobility Assistive Technology Resource
Promotion Center26 assistive technology resource centers of local governments• In 2002, our Ministry has launched a campaign on
setting up assistive device resource centers in all city/county governments
End users of AT resources
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Facilitation and integration of AT resources from central and local governments
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• Ministry of Interior
• Ministry of Education
• Department of Health
• Council of Labor Affairs
• National Science Council
• Ministry of Economic Affairs
• Ministry of Transportation & Communications
Local AT centers
End users of AT resources
National AT centers
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3Nationa
l AT centers
26 Local AT centers
Distribution Chart of Assistive Device Centers
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Resource Portal of Assistive Technology (http://repat.moi.gov.tw ) launched in Oct. 2006
Official website (nationwide AT resource platform) for user & provider Visitor count: 233,733,248 (Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2010)
CNS 15390 Assistive products for the disabled - classification and terminology
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1. Assistive products for personal medical treatment2. Assistive products for training in skills3. Orthoses and prostheses4. Assistive products for personal care and protection5. Assistive products for personal mobility6. Assistive products for housekeeping7. Furnishings and adaptations to homes & other premises8. Assistive products for communication and information9. Assistive products for handling objects and devices10. Assistive products for environmental improvement, tools and
machines11. Assistive products for recreation
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AT product showroom (training and promotion)
Digital surveillance system
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Benefits of AT for the lives of the disabledAchievements of AT over past decade
Roadmap of AT 2006~2010
Assistive device subsidy system and measures
Conclusions
Main Development Focus during 2006-2010 in Taiwan
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•Tips for self-maintaining assistive devices
2006
•Assistive products for personal care & protection
2007
• Assistive products for housekeeping
2008
•Assistive products of sitting furniture
2009
•“Universal design” of public buildings
2010
Flyer (accessible online)-2006
Manual wheelchair Powered
wheelchair Lower limb
prostheses and orthoses
Cane, crutches, walker
Wheelchair seat cushion
Pressure relief mattress
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Tips for self-maintaining assistive devices
Assistive products for using the toilet
Assistive products for washing, bathing & showering
Teeth, hair, facial, nail cleaning & care
Clothes alterations for elders and disabled
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Assistive products for personal care & protection
Flyer (accessible online)-2007
Assistive products for eating & drinking
Assistive products for preparing food & drink
Assistive products for dishwashing
Assistive products for house-cleaning
Assistive products for making & maintaining textiles
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Assistive products for housekeeping
Flyer (accessible online)-2008
For infants - outdoors
For infants & toddlers - indoors
For school children
In the office For elders
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Assistive products of sit furniture
Flyer (accessible online)-2009
Space, pathway & horizontal accessibility
Vertical accessibility
Barrier-free: restroom
Adaptations to current houses
Design for new houses
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“Universal design” of public buildings
Flyer (accessible online)-2010
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Benefits of AT for the lives of the disabledAchievements of AT over past decade
Roadmap of AT 2006~2010
Assistive device subsidy system and measures
Conclusions
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Assistive device subsidy system and measures
People-oriented to provide services
Various subsidy levels based on total family income of the disabled
Subsidy for ICT-based assistive devices in according to technology and trend
Procedures regarding Subsidies and Services to the needs of Assistive Devices for the disabled
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The disabled
Seek information from Resource portal of assistive technology
Get consultation and needs assessment from local assistive technology resource centers
Apply and get subsidies and services from local government
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Government Subsidies on assistive devices for the disabled in Taiwan
•Based on the needs assessment for persons with disabilities
Eligibility
•Totally 85 items currently
Items of subsidy table
•An “Assistive Device Subsidy Table for the Disabled” is developed based on the market price and opinions from AT experts
Highest subsidy
•Different levels of subsidy based on family incomes
Levels of subsidy
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Subsidies to the purchase of assistive devices
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1999, "Terms of Medical
Aids for the Physical and
Mental Disabled and Subsidies for Purchase of
Assistive Devices” and
"Assistive Device
Subsidy Table for the
Disabled"
2011, the total subsidies of assistive devices issued by
local governments amounted to over EUR$8,077,500 and
36,995 beneficiaries
provided subsidies to braille touch screens for the disabled, computer interfaced software,
blow/suck mouth-controlled mouse, video conferencing systems, communication
boards and other IT-related assistive devices.
Future Works：
continue to examine and
adjust the subsidy table according to the actual
needs of the disabled
through the ongoing
review of the practice of the tableSubsidie
s
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Amount of subsidies on assistive devices for the disabled over past 5 years
0 20000 40000 60000 80000
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Subsidy occurences
Subsidy amount(Euros / thousand)
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Assistive Device Subsidy PolicyIT Assistive Device Subsidies
Braille Display €2,380
special output
software€238
Sip & Puff Mouth-
Controlled Mouse
€357
video-conference
system€119
Communication board €238
mobile video phone
€95
Wireless Head-
Controlled Mouse
€286
Eye tracking mouse
€2381
Global Positioning System
€238
Future
items
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New development of subsidies on assistive devices for the disabled from government in 2011
More items for subsidies
Highest levels of subsidy items are increased Subsidy amount is in line with the market priceClear description on specifications of each itemNeeds assessment of AT is reinforced
More AT service centers
National standards are followed by medical devicesQuality responsibilities of AT suppliers are reinforced
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Benefits of AT for the lives of the disabledAchievements of AT over past decade
Roadmap of AT 2006~2010
Assistive device subsidy system and measures
Conclusions
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Through more effort from all corners and with the help of AT, the rights of the disabled is well protected.
Our ministry will continue to work out on a reasonable and efficient supply and demand AT system to benefit the disabled. Assistive device products classification Modification of the subsidy table Review items for subsidy
Conclusions
