UDISAS Blog
Ideas for better assessment and support
Explore articles about needs assessment, disability support, assistive technology, inclusive practice, and the considered use of digital systems.
Each article examines a defined question, draws on professional experience or relevant evidence, and is written to be useful in its own right.
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The Evolution of Needs Assessment
Explore how disability needs assessment has evolved from eligibility checks to one-to-one consultations, why the traditional model still has important strengths and limitations, and how digital assessment platforms could represent the next stage in its evolution.