) ‘It makes me my own person’: The impact of assistive technologies on the lives of people living with a disability in Ireland.

Smith, Suzanne and Giggins, Oonagh and McAleer, Patricia (2024) ) ‘It makes me my own person’: The impact of assistive technologies on the lives of people living with a disability in Ireland. ) ‘It makes me my own person’: The impact of assistive technologies on the lives of people living with a disability in Ireland..

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Abstract

This work was conducted on behalf of Rehab Group, a charity organisation in Ireland which advocates for, supports, and provides services to people with disabilities (PwD) and their families. Rehab Group, a key participant in the Health Service Executive’s (HSE) Cooperative Real Engagement for Assistive Technology Enhancement (CREATE) initiative, commissioned a study on Assistive Technology (AT). The second phase of the initiative launched in January 2024. As one of nine organisations involved in CREATE II, Rehab Group aims to enhance access to Digital and Assistive Technologies (DAT) to significantly improve the daily lives of people with disabilities in Ireland. With funding from CREATE, Rehab Group established DAT Central, a comprehensive resource for those with DAT needs within the organisation. Recognising the importance of external evaluation, Rehab Group engaged researchers to assess the impact of AT on students in the National Learning Network (NLN), services users in RehabCare, and their support networks. The study will provide evidence-based insights to guide service improvements in 2025 and beyond.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Social Sciences > Education
Research Centres:	Netwell/CASALA
Depositing User:	Suzanne Smith
Date Deposited:	09 Feb 2026 21:47
Last Modified:	09 Feb 2026 21:47
URI:	https://eprints.dkit.ie/id/eprint/995

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