Abstract: Objective To analyze the results from adopted evaluation of Composite Adaptation of Assistive Devices Program (CAADP) in Shanghai. Methods 1996 potential adaptation objects were evaluated by professional assessment panel with the questionnaire developed by our research group in the early. Results and Conclusion Physical disabilities were the majority. 97.69% of the objects needed different assistance from others or aids in their daily lives, with low quality of life. The assistive devices recommended were an average of 4.3 per person with complete species.

Key words: people with disabilities, assistive devices, composite adaptation, evaluation