Occupational Therapy and Inclusive Design: Principles for PracticeISBN: 978-1-4051-2707-3
Paperback
240 pages
June 2008, Wiley-Blackwell
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The relevance of design concepts to Occupational Therapy are
illustrated in a broad context with reference to the folklore of
disability and disability discourse, the profession’s
philosophy, conceptual models of practice, relevant legislation and
review of Health and Social Care discourse. Ergonomic tools and
techniques for practice are reviewed and related to the seven
principles of Universal Design. Case scenarios are presented and
illustrated with pictures and drawings to guide the reader through
the inclusive design process as it relates to occupational
therapists in a variety of settings.
Additionally, the book aims to give a voice to occupational therapists as specifiers of equipment, property adaptations and increasingly, as advisors to new dwelling and other building projects, with the aim of influencing manufacturers and building agencies in the adoption of inclusive design principles at the product/building design phase. This publication’s unique focus is to present an integrated account of the relevant policy supporting service provision, in conjunction with core Occupational Therapy philosophy and the application of principles of Universal Design to case scenarios.