Satellite Assistive Technology Loan Libraries implementing a Hub and Spoke Model
Technology
Training ＆ Education
AIC Community Care Excellence Awards
Others
31 December 2020
Address barriers to assistive technology (AT) usage in higher education by improving accessibility to AT devices and. The project significantly increased AT accessibility and service delivery; plans for scaling include hospital settings to broaden.
Year Submitted: 2020
Published Date: 31 December 2020
Tags: Technology, Training ＆ Education, Assistive Technology, Automation, Physical Learning Platform, Virtual Learning Platform, Learning Approach, Experiential Learning
About this Content
Aims
Address barriers to assistive technology (AT) usage in higher education by improving accessibility to AT devices and services.
Background
AT usage was hindered by lack of awareness, training, and inefficiencies in centralized service delivery.
Methods
Implemented hub-and-spoke model with satellite AT loan libraries in 8 institutions; conducted regular training for SEN support officers and peer helpers.
Results
Increased device loans by 311%; trained 32 SEN staff; enhanced awareness among students and staff in institutes of higher learning.
Conclusion
The project significantly increased AT accessibility and service delivery; plans for scaling include hospital settings to broaden support for assistive technologies.
Lessons Learnt
Regular training and addressing demand for advanced AT devices is crucial. Enhanced service delivery requires commitment to improving skills and resources.
Additional Information
Winner of AIC Community Care Excellence Awards 2020
Keywords
Assistive Technology, Disability Support, Hub-and-Spoke Model, Higher Education, SEN Support, Quality Improvement, Disability Awareness
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Others |
Organization(s) Involved | Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Institute of Technical Education, Republic Polytechnic, SPD, Nanyang Polytechnic |
Platform(s) | AIC Community Care Excellence Awards |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Ancillary Care |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Rehabilitation Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Tan Aik Hoe Ivan |
Project Member(s) | Teh Keng Hock |
Connect with this contributor!
Tan Aik Hoe Ivan - ivan_tan@spd.org.sg