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This book covers a wide range of subject areas, including assisted living, social robots, augmentative and alternative communication, connectivity, artificial intelligence, and robot design. Each chapter is authored by experts in their respective fields and offers readers theoretical and applied scientific papers that can serve as original research or review papers. This valuable volume is essential for researchers, practitioners, and anyone interested in developments in assistive technology. It explores trends and innovations in the field, demonstrating how assistive technology is enhancing the lives of people with disabilities or reduced mobility, and the elderly. The book is a comprehensive overview of the latest research and advancements in assistive technology, making it an essential addition to any library for both seasoned researchers and those just starting to explore the field. We are grateful to the authors for their invaluable contributions to this book, which would not have been possible without their generosity in sharing their knowledge and experiences.

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Access to and participation in education are critical issues in contemporary South Africa. Awareness of inclusiveness and equality is not recent, having possibly first been described in the dawn of the millennium by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Drawing from the current framings in the SADC education systems the contributors argue that ICT has a key role to play in transformation, Africanisation and decolonisation of education. Contributors are: Skye Adams, Najma Agherdien, Andrew Crouch, Andries Du Plessis, Nazira Hoosen, Katijah Khoza-Shangase, Mhulaheni Maguvhe, Khetsiwe Masuku, Sharon Moonsamy, Munyane Mophosho, Nomfundo Moroe, Ramashego Shila Mphahlele, Ndileleni Mudzielwana, Shonisani Mulovhedzi, Anniah Mupawose, Mapula Ngoepe, Moshe Phoshoko, Dhanashree Pillay, Roshni Pillay, Ben Sebothoma and Susan Thuketana.

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W4A was established in 2004 as a cross-disciplinary conference focusing on research in the area of the Web and accessibility, primarily for people with disabilities. Since then, it has become an established part of the accessibility research calendar, taking place alongside the annual WWW conference.

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This publication by the World Health Organization provides comprehensive guidelines for the procurement of assistive products, focusing on specifications and best practices. Aimed primarily at procurement teams operating under resource constraints, it supports improved access to assistive technologies. The guide emphasizes the importance of planning, selecting appropriate products, and ensuring quality and safety. It includes detailed specifications for various assistive devices such as hearing aids, Braille writing equipment, and mobility aids. The document is part of a broader effort to enhance global access to assistive technologies as per the WHA71.8 resolution, promoting inclusion and independence for individuals with disabilities.

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This manual, developed collaboratively by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, provides comprehensive guidelines on public procurement of assistive products, accessories, spare parts, and related services. It aims to address the significant gap in access to assistive technology, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The manual covers procurement management processes, describes principles such as fairness, transparency, competition, and economic efficiency, and outlines the roles of various stakeholders involved in procurement. It also explores alternative acquisition methods like local production and joint procurement, emphasizing the importance of national government leadership in establishing a robust procurement system. The guide is intended for policymakers, procurement officers, and those involved in assistive technology provision.

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