Clare,
I understand that AbilityNet no longer operate in Scotland. Can you
confirm this to us please?
Thanks,
Neil Gregory
Senior Bio-Engineer
WeSTMARC - West of Scotland Mobility and Rehabilitation Centre
Southern General Hospital, Glasgow
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Web: www.nhsggc.org.uk/westmarc
Tel - 0844 8113001 (Lo-Call)
Fax - 0141-201 2649
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Subject: Abilitynet case study 1 Product prices for computer ATs
I would be very grateful to responses by return email to the
questions below.
I am a research analyst for Abilitynet working on a study for the
European Commission on 'Internal market for Inclusive and assistive
ICT, targeted market analysis and legislative aspect'.
As part of this study I am investigating 'product pricing' and I am
interested in any thoughts that list members might have on the
following questions. Responses may be included in my case study but
will be anonymised. If you are a supplier please indicate if we can
use that information.
1) Your role - supplier, consultant, assessor... other...
2) How transparent are the processes by which the prices of
electronic assistive technologies are determined?
3) What are the factors that contribute to product prices to the
consumer or provider?
a) What proportion of costs are typically incurred in R&D,
marketing, support and upgrading?
b) Does the presence of subsidies through public procurement
push
prices up or down?
c) What factors might contribute to reduction in prices?
I would also be grateful for any pointers to any literature, reports
or information about product pricing for ATs.
If you would prefer to give your responses by phone I'd be very happy
to call you or for you to call me.
Clare Folkes
01353861544
07970970853
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