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This chapter considers the future of assistive technology, particularly in view of the effects of the universal design paradigm on mainstream design practice, and the inclusion of more ‘assistive techniques’ within the design of mainstream products. These trends could be thought to put the markets for assistive technology at risk. In contrast, however, the trends that led to the universal design agenda could also provide increasing market share for the assistive technology industries. In order to benefit from these trends, however, there need to be major changes in the way sections of the industry performs.
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Newell, A. (2003). Inclusive design or assistive technology. In: Clarkson, J., Keates, S., Coleman, R., Lebbon, C. (eds) Inclusive Design. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0001-0_11
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