• Title/Summary/Keyword: assistive technology devices(ATDs) for Work

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A Study on Improvement of Assistive Technology Device Support System for the Work Disabled in Korea (보조공학기기 지원제도 개선 방안에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Mi-Jung;Nam, Se-hyun
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.19 no.12
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    • pp.523-530
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    • 2021
  • The study is purposed to investigate the current status of assistive technology devices(ATDs) and to explore ways to improve the ATDs support system for work. As a method, domestic and foreign systems were investigated to derive implications can be applied in Korea based on the analysis framework that compromised Gilbert and Terrell's policy analysis model and research purpose. Next, a survey was conducted on 202 disabled supported ATDs for Work. They were looking for a job or working. We would like to suggest a plan as follows. First, it is necessary to improve the support process centered on consumers. Second, the expansion of items and supplementation of the quality management system should be considered. Third, it is urgent to expand the application qualifications. Finally, the foundation for improvement should be continuously laid. We expected the direction of improvement of the support system will be established.