Assistive Technology /Availability of Assistive Technology (Glossary)
Employer
Element:
Assistive Technology
Stakeholder (WP2):
This element is commonly available in 3 countries and easily accessible in Finland only. It is considered very effective in Norway and effective in 10 other countries.
Jobseeker
Element:
Availability of Assistive Technology
Jobseeker (WP5):
This element is an important facilitator in 4 countries and considered a facilitator in 2 others. In the remaining countries it is considered to be a factor of irrelevance in getting people with disabilities to look for paid employment.
Jobseeker
| Element | TO | AU | DK | FI | FR | DE | IRL | IT | M | NL | NO | PT | RO | SL | SI | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Availability of assistive technology | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 | -1.5 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
0.5 | 2.8 | -1.9 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
N = 12
This element is based on a 9 point scale ranging from –4 (complete barrier) to +4 (complete facilitator).
-4 = complete barrier; -3 = severe barrier; -2 = moderate barrier; -1 = mild barrier; 0 = neutral; +1 = mild facilitator; +2 = moderate facilitator; +3 = substantial facilitator; +4 = complete facilitator
In relation to the element availability of assistive communicative devices countries that give a rating between 2 and 2.99 inclusive are given a light green colour and are considered to be a moderate to substantial facilitator in encouraging people with disabilities to look for paid employment. Countries with a rating between 3 and 4 inclusive are given a “dark green” colour indicating that they are considered to be a substantial to complete facilitator in encouraging people with disabilities to look for paid employment. Those below 2 and above –2 are not highlighted. Countries with a rating between –2 and –2.99 inclusive are given an “orange” colour to indicate that this element is considered to be a moderate to severe barrier in their country and countries with a rating between –3 and –4 inclusive are highlighted in “dark red” to indicate that this element is considered to be a substantial to complete barrier in encouraging people with disabilities to look for paid employment.