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Exploring occupational justice in consumer perspectives on assistive technology
Sajay Arthanat1, C Douglas Simmons, Megan Favreau
1Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Health and Human Services, 4 Library Way, Hewitt Hall, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire 03824, USA. sajay.arthanat@unh.edu
Occupational justice principles enhance assistive technology (AT) services by empowering individuals with disabilities. Exploring consumer experiences reveals how AT promotes choice, potential, and personal connection, advocating for client-centered AT provision.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy
- Assistive technology
- Disability studies
Background:
- Occupational justice is an emerging framework within occupational therapy.
- Assistive technology (AT) services are crucial for enabling participation for individuals with disabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the personal meanings of occupational justice for AT consumers.
- To propose strategies for integrating occupational justice values into AT services.
Main Methods:
- Content analysis of interviews with seven AT consumers.
- Identification of themes related to occupational injustice (marginalization, alienation, deprivation, imbalance).
Main Results:
- Consumer experiences revealed themes of choice, occupational potential, empowerment, and personal connection through AT.
- These themes were analyzed in relation to the four conceptual definitions of occupational injustice.
Conclusions:
- Integrating occupational justice is vital for client-centered AT services.
- Essential applications include needs evaluation, AT selection, acquisition, training, and support.
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