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The workshop explores the historical development of assistive technology (AT) and how it can inform the creation of more sustainable and inclusive AT ecosystems today. Drawing on a historical survey and a recent book Vi fick snurr på det (We Got a Spin on It), Dr. Emil Erdtman traces the evolution of AT in Sweden from early 20th-century public institutions to Sweden’s pioneering innovations such as the electric wheelchair, the rollator, and various digital tools. The session highlights the role of disabled people not only as users but as co-creators of AT, and examine the tensions between universal and specialized design, policy and practice.
