PROMOTING EQUALITY THROUGH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, A SOCIOECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE

• Main Authors: Ana-Maria NEAGU, Liviu Mihail MATEESCU
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Romanian Foundation for Business Intelligence 2015-04-01
• Series: SEA: Practical Application of Science
• Subjects: Equal opportunities; Socioeconomic perspective; Evaluation; Assistive technologies
• Online Access: http://seaopenresearch.eu/Journals/articles/SPAS_7_57.pdf

The aim of the proposed paper is to identify a possible cost benefit evaluation of assistive technologies in the context of promoting equal opportunities in life. Equal opportunities represent more than just ensuring an equitable framework for all individuals; equality represents recognition and respect for all individuals no matter the differences among us. The paper debates the issues of equality in the context of assistive technologies advance. The use of assistive technology was found to be predictive of enjoyment of human rights and increased capabilities for those with special needs. Because promoting equality among individuals necessitates more than doing nothing it is obvious that we should think of evaluating the costs and the benefits of such actions taking into consideration socio and economic aspects. The topic has a novelty and an applicability character mostly for our country.