Task:

Studies have shown us that between 25-75% of all assistive technology devices are abandoned within 3 years. This is a surprising statistic that has serious
implications for AT service delivery. Rejecting AT devices can create negative attitudes about future technologies (for both the service provider and consumer), consume the already limited resources for AT services without apparent benefit for the consumer and, most importantly, not provide the necessary assistance to the person with a disability. It is important for you to spend a few moments reviewing some of the information about why persons with disabilities reject AT devices so
that we can truly think differently.

The mini-assignment:
Review the information at the following sites that identify some of the reasons people give for using or abandoning AT devices:

Factors to Consider when Deciding on AT
http://www.enabletech.ie/Factors12.html
Why Fuss with Assistive Technology Outcomes Research (this article includes some information about use and abandonment) http://www.infocommons.utoronto.ca/atrc/reference/atoutcomes/newcomer/2.html
Why older persons accept or reject assistive technology http://www.homemods.org/library/pages/accept.html
Summarize your findings about AT device abandonment.