Outcomes
Assistive technology training across four European regions
A research study was carried out as part of the project to explore the nature of AT training across regions of Ireland, Italy (Emilia Romagna), Belgium (Flanders) and the United Kingdom (Inner London). The purpose of the survey was to provide an overview of AT training provision as a base for future research and the development of training programmes within the project. Both time and financial constraints limited the extent of the survey.
Research was conducted via the use of a structured self-report questionnaire that was distributed to a range of training and education providers. One hundred and fifty completed questionnaires were returned and their contents analysed.
In summary, the following information can be highlighted:
- Of the 150 course providers who responded to the questionnaire, the largest number were employees of further or higher education providers (37%) and members of teams delivering AT (35%). The remaining respondents were made up of employees in private companies (11%), individuals in private practice (5%) and individuals delivering AT (3%).
- The course teams providing professional background were primarily from education (46%), computer science (34%), speech therapy (27%), occupational therapy (18%) and physiotherapy accounted (18%).
- A high percentage of respondents (84%) reported that the courses were evaluated.
- 47% of respondents reported that the courses were accredited.
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