掌握做出自信的臨床決策所需的輔助策略，並幫助改善殘障人士的生活質量。 基於由 Al Cook、Sue Hussey 和 Jan Polgar 開發的人類活動輔助技術 (HAAT) 模型，《輔助技術：原則與實踐》第 5 版詳細介紹了構成輔助技術的各種設備、服務和實踐. 這份新文本提供了一個確保輔助技術有效應用的系統過程——並側重於特定環境下人類用戶與輔助活動之間的關係。 它包含 30 多張新照片和插圖，以及反映當前技術的更新章節和案例研究。

人類活動輔助技術 (HAAT) 框架將輔助技術置於常見的日常環境中，以實現更相關的應用。
Focus on clinical application guides application of concepts to real-world situations.
Study questions and chapter summaries in each chapter help assessment of understanding and identification of areas where more study is needed.
Coverage of changing AT needs throughout the lifespan emphasizes how AT fits into people’s lives and contributes to their full participation in society.
Principles and practice of assistive technology provide the foundation for effective reasoning.
Ethical issues content provides vital information to guide AT service delivery.
Explicit applications of the HAAT model in each of the chapters on specific technologies and more emphasis on the interactions among the elements make content even easier to understand.
新的！ 徹底更新章節以反映當前的技術和實踐。
New! Expanded discussion on assistive robotics and smart technologies.
New! Review of global initiatives on Assistive Technology.
New! Updated art program with 30+ new photos and illustrations.
New! Updated case studies to reflect changes in technology and practice since last edition.