This is a collection of the publications and documents in English from the Swedish Institute of Assistive Technology (SIAT). They show a part of our activities and field of work.
This is a brief version of the cost-benefit assessment Åke Dahlberg did in spring 2010 commissioned by the project ”Assistive Technology in Focus – for persons with psychiatric disabilities” .
Profitable assistive devices - Cost-benefit assessment of assistive devices for persons with psychiatric disabilities
To read about SIAT's areas of work and projects go to Current and ended projects.
Assistive Technology to Improve Independent Life - Poster on SIAT's areas of work 2011 (pdf, new window)
Report about tests of 3G telephones orientated to the needs of deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind users. 23 pages. Published 2007.
Mobile videotelephony - Test of 3G telephones
Second report within the SIAT project Testing of 3G telephones in 2006-2007. It is primarily about the possibility to use sign language, lip-reading and assistive signing when using the videophones. 32 pages. Published 2007.
User testing of 3G telephones - based on the needs of the deaf, the hearing impaired and the deaf-blind
Pilot study and required specifications for an external memory aid, eg a mobile phone with a calendar. It was done in a SIAT project with the Swedish Association of Persons with Neurological Disabilities. 69 pages. Published 2007.
Design for All – Users
Recommendations to suppliers and manufacturers of orthopaedic footwear concerning a study regarding sizes of shoes and lasts in Sweden. 10 pages. Published 2004.
Foot Last Shoe
A report about the documented proportion of orthopaedic footwear provided by 13 of Sweden’s 42 orthopaedic workshops in 2000. It includes economic calculations re foot ulcers and orthopaedic footwear. 9 pages. Published 2004.
The proportion of orthopaedic footwear at orthopaedic workshops in Sweden
Assistive devices make life easier for people with psychiatric disabilities. Information from a pilot study of the SIAT project Human Technology in 2001-2004. 12 pages. Published 2003.
Assistive Technology Provides Opportunities For People With Psychiatric Disabilities
A report about experiences from several projects about developing and testing various forms of reading and writing devices for people with reading and writing difficulties/dyslexia. 94 pages. Published 2002.
The Educational Material of the Future (3 Mb)
Action in the Swedish public sector during 2000 with information from public agencies and organisations in Sweden regarding ongoing initiatives in the ICT field for people with disabilities. 36 pages. Published 2001.
IT for Disabled and Elderly People - Action in the Swedish public sector during 2000
Automatic service machines - in our own way