IDEAnet is proud to host a series of collaborative project groups that are working on the development of new ideas, technologies and programs to facilitate the full inclusion of people with disabilities worldwide. IDEAnet provides each project group with a homepage containing links and tools that are customized to meet the needs of that group. Tool options include listservs, discussion forums, chat, address book and document posting. Group members can choose to make their project pages open to all members of the community or restrict access to members of the group.
Any IDEAnet member or group of members may initiate a project, so long as they have a clear goal or deliverable related to the objectives of the Rehabilitation Services Community. We encourage you to email sitemanager@ideanet.org to discuss your project.
Below you will find a summary of current collaborative projects, which focus on the areas of appropriate technology and education.
Members of each group can access project pages through the links on the right-side navigation bar. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please send an email to the address listed in the project description.
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Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Improved Technology Access for Landmine SurvivorsThe Center for International Rehabilitation's RERC, which has been designated as a national center of excellence in rehabilitation engineering by the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), develops and disseminates wheelchairs, artificial limbs, production methodologies and accompanying educational materials that are designed to be deployed in low income and mine-affected regions. |
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Project on International Guidelines for Wheelchair ProvisionThis project focuses on the development and implementation of international guidelines for the design and manufacture of wheelchairs in low income and conflict-affected countries. These guidelines will cover education and training, wheelchair design and service provision. The development of these guidelines will help to ensure that the needs of wheelchair users worldwide are met in a cost-effective manner. For more information about joining this group, please send an email to wheelchairguidelines@ideanet.org. |
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Appropriate Technology ExhibitionThe Appropriate Technology Exhibition is the place for community members to share the technologies and techniques that they feel are most effective. This space is designed to assist inventors, innovators and practitioners in disseminating their products and ideas in order to improve the services available to people with disabilities. |
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International Model Curriculum ConsortiumThis project brings together leading institutions to develop a model distance learning curricula and accompanying multimedia, distributed education and training materials in the area of prosthetics and orthotics.These materials will be approved by an Editorial Board composed of eminent professionals in the field and will meet International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) standards. This project will consolidate human and financial resources and foster the development and dissemination of high quality education programs that will lead to improved care and quality of life for amputees. To apply to become a consortium member, please contact sitemanager@ideanet.org.
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Train-the-Trainer ProjectThis project focuses on training and equipping prosthetic practitioners and educators with the tools and materials necessary to teach prosthetics and orthotics internationally via distributed learning. The Train-the-Trainer collaborative group is a space for Trainers participating in this project to offer each other advice and support, as well as providing a streamlined process for participants in this program to provide feedback, assist in the continuous improvement process and facilitate the dissemination of this program. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact courses@ideanet.org. |
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