Dostupnost usluga asistivne tehnologije u zemljama Europske unije

master's thesis

• Title (english): A European Perspective on the Service Delivery Systems for Assistive Technology
• Author: Antonija Vranković
• Mentor: Renata Pinjatela (mentor)
• Committee member: Renata Pinjatela (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Renata Martinec (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Damir Miholić (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-08-31, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Education/Rehabilitation Sciences

Abstract

Asistivna tehnologija (AT) podrazumijeva bilo koji predmet, dio opreme ili sustav proizvoda, bilo
da su nabavljeni komercijalno, modificirani ili prilagođeni, a njihova funkcija je da doprinese
poticanju, održavanju ili poboljšanju funkcionalnih vještina djece s teškoćama u razvoju, osoba s
invaliditetom i starijih osoba. Uključuje i sve usluge vezane za procjenu, nabavu, implementaciju,
korištenje i evaluaciju AT. Nadalje, tehnologija se prvenstveno promatra kao čimbenik
olakšavanja i normalizacije života osobe u smislu smanjenja određenih prepreka. Štoviše, pristup
asistivnim uređajima i tehnologiji proizlazi iz osnovnih načela ljudskih prava, kao što su
dostojanstvo, autonomija, jednakost, nediskriminacija, sudjelovanje i uključenost (Mishra i sur,
2022).
Tema pristupačnosti i dostupnosti asistivne tehnologije izazvala je značajnu raspravu i aktivnost
tijekom posljednjih nekoliko godina na razini Europske unije. Iako je zakon EU važan u
oblikovanju dostupnosti asistivne tehnologije na nacionalnoj razini, pružanje ovih usluga u
pojedinačnim zemljama članicama uglavnom je izvan dosega legislative EU. Nedostatak
nacionalnih i međunarodnih standarda za nabavu i preporuku AT-a istaknut je kao glavna prepreka
u dostupnosti usluga asistivne tehnologije u EU. Ograničena uloga EU mogla bi se pripisati i
činjenici da se usluge asistivne tehnologije pružaju putem sustava socijalne skrbi ili javnog
zdravstva država članica koji se međusobno jako razlikuju. Također, postoje značajne razlike
između istočnih i zapadnih država članice EU. Najčešće istaknute razlike su financijske
mogućnosti, povijesni i kulturalni kontekst države te već spomenuta socijalna skrb i javno
zdravstvo.
Formuliranje odgovarajućih smjernica za preporuku asistivne tehnologije te razvoj i provedba
namjenskih politika su ključni elementi u poboljšanju dostupnosti usluga asistivne tehnologije u
zemljama Europske unije.

Abstract (english)

Assistive technology (AT) refers to any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether
purchased commercially, modified or adapted, whose function is to contribute to the stimulation,
maintenance or improvement of functional skills of children with developmental disabilities,
persons with disabilities and the elderly person. It also includes all services related to assessment,
procurement, implementation, use and evaluation of AT. Furthermore, technology is primarily
viewed as a factor facilitating and normalizing a person's life in terms of reducing certain obstacles.
Moreover, access to assistive devices and technology results from basic human rights principles,
such as dignity, autonomy, equality, non-discrimination, participation and inclusion (Mishra et al,
2022).
The topic of accessibility and availability of assistive technology has caused significant discussion
and activity during the last few years at the level of the European Union. Although EU law is
important in shaping the availability of assistive technology at the national level, the provision of
these services in individual member states is mostly outside the scope of EU law. The lack of
national and international standards for the procurement and recommendation of AT was
highlighted as the main obstacle in the availability of assistive technology services in the EU. The
limited role of the EU could also be attributed to the fact that assistive technology services are
provided through the social welfare or public health systems of the member states, which are very
different from each other. Also, there are significant differences between eastern and western EU
member states. The most frequently highlighted differences are financial opportunities, the
historical and cultural context of the country, and the already mentioned social care and public
health .
The formulation of appropriate guidelines for the recommendation of assistive technology and the
development and implementation of dedicated policies are key elements in improving the
availability of assistive technology services in the countries of the European Union.

• Keywords: asistivna tehnologija; sustav pružanja usluga; Europska unija; Konvencija UN-a o pravima osoba s invaliditetom
• Keywords (english): assistive technology; service delivery system; European Union; UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:158:119038
• Study programme: Title: University graduate study of Educational Rehabilitation; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni magistar/magistra edukacijske rehabilitacije (sveučilišni magistar/magistra edukacijske rehabilitacije)
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• Created on: 2023-10-06 09:38:03