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Inclusive Design and Accessibility of the Built Environment in Varanasi, India
Mikaela Patrick, Iain McKinnon, Satish Mishra, Shivani Gupta, Prabha Roy, Utsav Choudhury, Kavita Murugkar, Gaurav RahejaOct. 13, 2021IndiaThe purpose of this case study is to explore the state of inclusive and accessible environments for persons with disabilities in Varanasi, India, through engagement with policy, industry and community stakeholders (policy, practice and people). Through this engagement, the case study is developing evidence on the challenges and opportunities for implementing inclusive and accessible design in Varanasi and makes recommendations on local actions towards becoming a more inclusive city.
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Preventing lifelong impairment: Access to clubfoot treatment in low- and middle-income countries
Clinton Health Access InitiativeJuly 19, 2021GlobalCongenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV), commonly known as clubfoot is one of the most common congenital conditions, affecting 1 in 800 births. Left untreated, it can lead to life-long impairment, impacting participation in society, education, and employment. Most children with clubfoot can be successfully treated with the Ponseti method, a low-cost, cost-effective, and minimally invasive treatment protocol. Despite progress, less than 1 in 5 children born with clubfoot in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) currently receive treatment. This new cutting edge report, authored by CHAI under AT2030, explores solutions and recommendations for ensuring affordable and appropriate assistive technologies reach the children and adults with clubfoot that need it.
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Assistive Technology Capacity Assessment Survey Mongolia Report
Dr. Sunil Deepak, Global Disability Innovation Hub, World Health Organization, Tegsh NiigemApril 25, 2021MongoliaAssistive Technology Capacity Assessment (ATA-C) National Survey was carried out in September-October 2019 by Dr. Sunil Deepak, consultant of Italian Association Amici di Raoul Follereau (AIFO), in collaboration with Tegsh Niigem (Mongolia), with technical support of the AT2030 team of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and with funding from Global Disability Innovation (GDI) Hub, UK. This survey was the first step in the effort to improve and strengthen the Assistive Technology (AT) services in the country.
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Powering Inclusion: AI and AT. The findings of an online expert roundtable
Global Disability Innovation Hub, University College London, UNESCO's International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence, European Disability Forum, Jožef Stefan InstituteMarch 29, 2021GlobalThis briefing summarises the findings of an online expert roundtable on AI and AT held in November 2020. The event brought together experts working at the forefront of AI and AT to highlight the potential of using AI for AT and establish a list of ‘grand challenges’ to drive forward innovation in the AI & AT sector ahead of the launch of the newly formed International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence under the auspices of UNESCO (IRCAI). Participants included industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and AT users. The roundtable was funded by the AT2030 programme which is funded by FCDO and led by Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub). The session focused on four areas: AI & Communication, AI & Mobility, AI & Improving Information,
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New economics of assistive technology: A call for a missions approach
Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Sarah Albala, Rainer Kattel, Felipe Ramos BarajasJan. 25, 2021GlobalPart of the Data & Evidence Cluster this working paper answers one of the three main research questions: A Mission-Led Approach. This paper proposes a public sector-led, mission-oriented approach. While setting the mission and the directionality is the role of government, NGOs, industry, AT users and the charity sector are able to drive forward the agenda of AT access through their own essential and complementary roles.
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Catalysing AT access: Scaling rehabilitative services and increasing access to AT in Kenya
Clinton Health Access InitiativeJan. 13, 2021KenyaIt is estimated that about 100,000 people need a wheelchair in Kenya annually. Across the 47 counties in Kenya, anecdotal evidence showed that health centres and access points for rehabilitative services are not evenly distributed, appropriately staffed, and sufficiently equipped. The situational analysis showed that Kenya’s access challenges are driven by a policy gap, limited service points with few trained personnel, fragmented delivery landscape, no national specifications, standards or supply chain and limited financing of rehabilitative services and wheelchairs.
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Estimating need and coverage for five priority assistive products: A systematic review protocol
Jamie Danemayer, Dorothy Boggs, Vinicius Delgado Ramos, Emma M. Smith, Ariana Kular, William Bhot, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Sarah Polack, Catherine HollowaySept. 20, 2021GlobalThis systematic review collates data extracted from 207 studies, presenting indicators of population-level access to AT globally.
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“When They See a Wheelchair, They’ve Not Even Seen Me”—Factors Shaping the Experience of Disability Stigma and Discrimination in Kenya
Giulia Barbareschi, Mark T. Carew, Elizabeth Aderonke Johnson, Norah Kopi, Catherine HollowayAug. 3, 2021KenyaThis paper addresses the gap in research on the factors that shape the experience of disability stigma including social interactions and AT use in Kenya. Via a series of focus groups with Kenyans without disabilities (Study 1) and secondary data analysis of consultations with Kenyans with disabilities and their allies (Study 2), we identify shared and divergent understandings of what shapes disability stigma and discrimination and highlight assistive technology as an influential factor that served to identify or “mark” someone as having a disability.
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Estimating Need for Glasses and Hearing Aids in The Gambia: Results from a National Survey and Comparison of Clinical Impairment and Self-Report Assessment Approaches
Dorothy Boggs, Abba Hydara, Yaka Faal, John A. Okah, Segun I. Olaniyan, Haruna Sanneh, Abdoulie Ngett, Isatou Bah, Mildred Aleser, Erima Denis, Ian McCormick, Tess Bright, Suzannah Bell, Minjung Kim, Allen Foster, Hannah Kuper, Matthew J. Burton, Islay Mactaggart, Sarah PolackJuly 13, 2021GambiaThis study estimates population-level need for glasses and hearing aids in The Gambia based on (1) clinical impairment assessment, and (2) self-reported assistive device awareness, and explores the relationship between the two methods.
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Shifting the focus to functioning: essential for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 inclusive Universal Health Coverage and supporting COVID-19 survivors
Dorothy Boggs, Sarah Polack, Hannah Kuper, Allen FosterApril 27, 2021GlobalThis paper defines functioning, presents measurement options and highlights the importance of functioning when considering the need for, and outcome of, rehabilitation and assistive technology following a health condition illustrated by the example of COVID-19.
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Musculoskeletal impairment among Syrian refugees living in Sultanbeyli, Turkey: prevalence, cause, diagnosis and need for related services and assistive products
Dorothy Boggs, Oluwarantimi Atijosan-Ayodele, Hisem Yonso, Nathaniel Scherer, Timothy O’Fallon, Gülten Deniz, Selin Volkan, Ahmed Örücü, Isotta Pivato, Ammar Hasan Beck, İbrahim Akıncı, Hannah Kuper, Allen Foster, Andrea Patterson, Sarah PolackApril 20, 2021TurkeyThis study estimates the prevalence, aetiology, and specific MSI diagnosis and the need for related services and assistive products among Syrian refugees living in Sultanbeyli, a district in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Assistive Technology Use and Provision During COVID19: Results From a Rapid Global Survey
Emma M. Smith, Maria Luisa Toro Hernandez, Ikenna D. Ebuenyi, Elena V. Syurina, Dr Giulia Barbareschi, Krista L. Best, Jamie Danemayer, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Nuha Ibrahim, Catherine Holloway, Malcolm MacLachlanNov. 11, 2020GlobalThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted all segments of society, but it has posed particular challenges for the inclusion of persons with disabilities, those with chronic illness and older people regarding their participation in daily life. These groups often benefit from assistive technology (AT) and so it is important to understand how use of AT may be affected by or may help to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.
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Estimating assistive product need in Cameroon and India: results of population-based surveys and comparison of self-report and clinical impairment assessment approaches.
Dorothy Boggs, Hannah Kuper, Islay Mactaggart, GV Murthy, Joseph Oye, Sarah PolackNov. 8, 2020Cameroon, IndiaA paper estimating population need and coverage for assistive devices in India and Cameroon.
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Bridging the Divide: Exploring the use of digital and physical technology to aid mobility impaired people living in an informal settlement
Giulia Barbareschi, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Long Xin, Grace Nyachomba Magomere, Wycliffe Ambeyi Wetende, Carol Wanjira, Joyce Olenja, Vicki Austin, Catherine HollowayOct. 5, 2020KenyaLiving in informality is challenging. It is even harder when you have a mobility impairment. Traditional assistive products such as wheelchairs are essential to enable people to travel. Wheelchairs are considered a Human Right.
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Uncovering unexpected impacts: the case of digital manufacturing of wheelchairs in Kenya
Dr Giulia Barbareschi, Sibylle Daymond, Jake Honeywill, Dominic Noble, Nancy Mbugua, Ian Harris, Catherine Holloway, University College London Interaction Centre (UCLIC), Global Disability Innovation Hub, Motivation, Motivation AfricaSept. 1, 2020KenyaTo address issues around the provision of appropriate wheelchairs in low-and-middle income countries Motivation developed a new method for producing customized wheelchairs leveraging technologies such as Computer Aided Design and 3D printing. This article was part of the RESNA 2020 Virtual Conference, GAATO/RESNA Assistive Technology Outcomes/Impact Summit.
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The Social Network: How People with Visual Impairment use Mobile Phones in Kibera, Kenya
Catherine Holloway, Dr Giulia Barbareschi, Katherine Arnold, Grace Magomere, Wycliffe Ambeyi Wetende, Gabriel Ngare, Joyce OlenjaMay 4, 2020KenyaThis paper on how social interactions mediate the use of mobile phones by visually impaired people in Kibera, Kenya was accepted to the CHI2020 Conference, a global event on Human-Computer Interaction.
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Intersections Between Systems Thinking and Market Shaping for Assistive Technology: The SMART(Systems-Market for Assistive and Related Technologies) Thinking Matrix
Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Malcolm MacLachlan, Joanne McVeigh, Michael Cooke, Delia Ferri, Dena JavadiNov. 23, 2019The article was published by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. The authors argue that better access to assistive technology will only be realized through the adoption of a far stronger systems thinking and market-shaping approach. The research presents an emergent framework for conceptualizing intersections between systems thinking and market-shaping for assistive technology—the SMART (Systems-Market for Assistive and Related Technologies)Thinking Matrix.
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Applying market shaping approaches to increase access to assistive technology: Summary of the wheelchair product narrative
Catherine Holloway, Richard Frost, Frederic Seghers, Novia Afdhila, Alison End Fineberg, Margaret Savage, Sara Boiten, Michael Allen, Nikki Tyler, Rachit KejariwalAug. 5, 2019This paper outlines what market shaping is, and how it can be applied to assistive technology at large – using the aforementioned wheelchair product narrative as an illustrative case study and presents the proposed market-shaping strategy for wheelchairs. ATscale will develop a framework to evaluate short-term interventions identified to achieve a healthy market and increase access. This paper provides an opportunity to obtain
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Proceedings of the GReAT Consultation 2019 (Volume A, Day 1)
GATE, Natasha Layton, Johan BorgAug. 5, 2019Full manuscripts that were presented at the GReAT Consultation 2019
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Mobile phones as assistive technologies: Gaps and opportunities
Catherine Holloway, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Dr Giulia Barbareschi, Clara Aranda, Michael NiqueAug. 5, 2019This article presents data from a survey with 1000 participants that explored how people with disabilities use mobile phones and the impact that mobile technology has on their daily lives. Findings highlight the presence of a mobile gap with many people with a disability struggling to acquire and operate mobile phones independently. Most respondents had only access to basic or feature phones that lacked appropriate accessibility features and offered limited functionality. However, participants still described mobile phones as invaluable tools that could increase access to basic services and offer support in many important activities in their daily lives.
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Proceedings of the GReAT Consultation 2019 (Volume B, Day 2)
Natasha Layton, Johan BorgAug. 5, 2019Full manuscripts that were presented at the GReAT Consultation 2019.
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Assistive technology innovation ecosystem design: A Kenyan case study
Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Sarah Albala, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Dr Giulia Barbareschi, Bernard Chiira, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Umesh Pandya, Richard Ayah, Joyce Olenja, Kim Chapman, Helen DawesAug. 5, 2019This paper sets out the initial thinking for an East Africa Innovation Ecosystem.
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Overcoming systematic global barriers to assistive technology: A new methodology and quick-start testing through a 20m programme
Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Lucie Pannell, Dr Dafne Morgado Ramirez, Richard Frost, Iain McKinnon, Lord Chris Holmes of Richmond, Dr Maria Kett, Prof Nora Groce, Dr Mark Carew, Dr Ola Abu Alghaib, Emma Tebbutt, Emily Kobayashi, Frederic Seghers, Dr Giulia Barbareschi, Wei ZhangAug. 5, 2019This paper summarises the evidence examined in that Scoping Report; presents the methodology it proposed for AT2030; and shares the early findings.
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ATscale: Establishing a cross sector partnership to increase access to assistive technology
Vicki Austin, Alison End Fineberg, Margaret Savage, Sara Boiten, James Droop, Michael Allen, Phyllis Heydt, Dennis Sondergaard, Gopal MitraAug. 5, 2019Applying lessons-learned from other areas of global health and development, ATscale was established with the recognition that to influence the complex systems for AT access, a broad set of stakeholders is needed to invest in and coordinate a multi-faceted, systematic approach spanning market shaping, capacity development, and political prioritisation.
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Assistive Technology Capacity Assessment (ATA-C) Instruction Manual
Global Disability Innovation Hub, Clinton Health Access Initiative, World Health OrganizationSept. 14, 2021GlobalThe Assistive Technology Capacity Assessment (ATA-C) tool has been developed to help understand the AT sector at national and subnational level using the 5P framework. The aim is to assist local stakeholders in collecting information to build up a comprehensive understanding of a country’s capacity to regulate, finance, procure and provide AT to meet national needs appropriately. This in turn can inform decision-making, strengthen the AT sector and improve access to AT.
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New economics of assistive technology: A call for a missions approach
Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Sarah Albala, Rainer Kattel, Felipe Ramos BarajasJan. 25, 2021GlobalPart of the Data & Evidence Cluster this working paper answers one of the three main research questions: A Mission-Led Approach. This paper proposes a public sector-led, mission-oriented approach. While setting the mission and the directionality is the role of government, NGOs, industry, AT users and the charity sector are able to drive forward the agenda of AT access through their own essential and complementary roles.
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Call for evidence to build a research agenda on Artificial Intelligence for Assistive Technology. Privacy Notice.
UCLSept. 18, 2020GlobalThis is the Privacy Note for the Call for evidence of Powering Inclusion: AI and Assistive Technology.
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Development of a tool/process for AT Country Capacity Assessment
GATE, World Health OrganizationJune 15, 2020Presentation from WHO on ATA-C tool.
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AT2030 Communications Strategy
Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, Louise GebbettJune 1, 2020This strategy has been developed to guide communications for the AT2030 programme. It is intended to be a point of reference for communications, a collective call to action, and a clear statement of priorities for the partnership. It will evolve as the programme does and includes details of how resources are allocated to achieve communication objectives.
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AT2030 Theory of Change
Global Disability Innovation HubJune 1, 2020The theory of change presents the inputs, programmes, activities, outputs, outcome and impact of the AT2030 programme.
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Capturing and Creating Value in the Assistive Technologies Landscape through a Mission-Oriented Approach: A New Research and Policy Agenda
Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Sarah Albala, Malcolm MacLachlan, David Banes, Rose Bandukda, Rainer Kattel, Mariana Mazzucato, Julian WalkerAug. 1, 2019GlobalThe working paper presents a new research and policy agenda for capturing and Creating Value in the Assistive Technologies Landscape through a Mission-Oriented Approach.
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AT2030 leaflet
Global Disability Innovation HubJune 3, 2019Over five years, AT2030 will test ‘what works’ to improve access to AT and will invest £20m to support solutions to scale. With a focus on innovative products, new service models, and global capacity support, the programme will reach 9 million people directly and 6 million more indirectly to enable a lifetime of potential through life-changing Assistive Technology.
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Inclusive Design and Accessibility of the Built Environment in Varanasi, India
Mikaela Patrick, Iain McKinnon, Satish Mishra, Shivani Gupta, Prabha Roy, Utsav Choudhury, Kavita Murugkar, Gaurav RahejaOct. 13, 2021IndiaThe purpose of this case study is to explore the state of inclusive and accessible environments for persons with disabilities in Varanasi, India, through engagement with policy, industry and community stakeholders (policy, practice and people). Through this engagement, the case study is developing evidence on the challenges and opportunities for implementing inclusive and accessible design in Varanasi and makes recommendations on local actions towards becoming a more inclusive city.
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Preventing lifelong impairment: Access to clubfoot treatment in low- and middle-income countries
Clinton Health Access InitiativeJuly 19, 2021GlobalCongenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV), commonly known as clubfoot is one of the most common congenital conditions, affecting 1 in 800 births. Left untreated, it can lead to life-long impairment, impacting participation in society, education, and employment. Most children with clubfoot can be successfully treated with the Ponseti method, a low-cost, cost-effective, and minimally invasive treatment protocol. Despite progress, less than 1 in 5 children born with clubfoot in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) currently receive treatment. This new cutting edge report, authored by CHAI under AT2030, explores solutions and recommendations for ensuring affordable and appropriate assistive technologies reach the children and adults with clubfoot that need it.
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Product Narratives: Digital Assistive Technology (Spanish)
Catherine Holloway, Katherine Perry, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Margaret Savage, Dennis Sondergaard, Barbara Goedde, Cynthia Liao, Mathilde Chaudron, Priya Morjaria, Jeffrey Boyar, Tigmanshu Bhatnagar, George TorrensJune 25, 2021GlobalProduct Narratives are key elements of our AT2030 objectives. They help to identify opportunities for AT2030 and others to test innovative models of what works to improve access to Assistive Technology with the potential to reach scale through innovative products; new service delivery models and local capacity.
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Product Narratives: Digital Assistive Technology (Chinese)
Catherine Holloway, Katherine Perry, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Margaret Savage, Dennis Sondergaard, Barbara Goedde, Cynthia Liao, Mathilde Chaudron, Priya Morjaria, Jeffrey Boyar, Tigmanshu Bhatnagar, George TorrensJune 25, 2021GlobalProduct Narratives are key elements of our AT2030 objectives. They help to identify opportunities for AT2030 and others to test innovative models of what works to improve access to Assistive Technology with the potential to reach scale through innovative products; new service delivery models and local capacity.
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AT2030 – Final Report 3D PETRA Project
Humanity & InclusionJune 23, 2021UgandaThe 3D Petra project sought to develop effective solutions combining tele- rehabilitation, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), and 3D printing to increase access to orthotic devices (a sub-set of AT) for use in emergencies and remote settings. Regarding the technology in use, only the shells of the orthoses were printed. The rest of the devices were assembled using conventional materials and components. Fitting also followed a conventional process. The project was implemented in the West Nile part of Uganda, specifically Arua District, within the refugee settlements of Omugo and Imvepi, including the catchment of host communities.
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Final Narrative Report
Shujaaz IncJune 23, 2021KenyaLaunched in 2019, this program heralded the purposeful inclusion of persons with disability in Shujaaz Inc’s media campaigns. We carried out a GroundTruth study to develop a profound understanding of the issue in general as well as of how it is “experienced” (understood, perceived and acted on) by our target audience. This study informed us that there is a high level of knowledge amongst young people on disability, that young people’s attitudes towards persons with disabilities depend on their visibility in their community and that frequent and positive engagements with PWDs goes a long way in improving attitudes. With these insights, we successfully rolled out a targeted media campaign in 2020 and we intend to continue incorporating a disability lens into our communications going forward.
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GroundTruth Report
Shujaaz IncJune 23, 2021KenyaMany factors can help improve the life of PWDs by making it possible for them to participate in such activities as work, schooling, taking care of the home, and being involved with family and friends in social, recreational and civic activities. Well Told Story, in partnership with UCL, will conduct a research study to understand the existing attitudes and perceptions of young Kenyans towards PWDs and execute a 12-month action research campaign to refine the understanding of Kenyan youth (15-24) attitudes towards PWD, the influencers and the contexts responsible for forming the attitudes, and will suggest a SBCC campaign to modify the attitudes, thus, removing one of the barriers for PWDs lifestyle improvement. This reports gives a summary of findings from the Ground Truth study conducted in November, 2019.
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Inclusive Design and Accessibility of the Built Environment in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in Mongolian
Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, Iain McKinnon, Mikaela Patrick, AIFO, Tegsh Niigem, Universal Progress ILCApril 26, 2021MongoliaInclusive Infrastructure in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia - case study in Mongolian
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Product Narrative: Eyeglasses (Spanish)
Mathilde Chaudron, Margaret Savage, Frederic Seghers, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, Barbara Goedde, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, UCL, Catherine Holloway, Katherine Perry, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Priya Morjaria, Vicki AustinApril 25, 2021GlobalProduct Narratives help to identify opportunities for AT2030 and others to test innovative models of what works to improve access, scale and serivce delivery models.
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Product Narrative: Eyeglasses (Chinese)
Mathilde Chaudron, Margaret Savage, Frederic Seghers, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, Barbara Goedde, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, UCL, Catherine Holloway, Katherine Perry, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Priya Morjaria, Vicki AustinApril 25, 2021GlobalProduct Narratives help to identify opportunities for AT2030 and others to test innovative models of what works to improve access, scale and serivce delivery models.
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Product Narratives: Digital Assistive Technology (French)
Catherine Holloway, Katherine Perry, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Margaret Savage, Dennis Sondergaard, Barbara Goedde, Cynthia Liao, Mathilde Chaudron, Priya Morjaria, Jeffrey Boyar, Tigmanshu Bhatnagar, George TorrensApril 25, 2021GlobalProduct Narratives are key elements of our AT2030 objectives. They help to identify opportunities for AT2030 and others to test innovative models of what works to improve access to Assistive Technology with the potential to reach scale through innovative products; new service delivery models and local capacity.
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Product Narratives: Eyeglasses (French)
Mathilde Chaudron, Margaret Savage, Frederic Seghers, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, Barbara Goedde, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, University College London, Catherine Holloway, Katherine Perry, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Priya Morjaria, Vicki AustinApril 25, 2021GlobalProduct Narratives help to identify opportunities for AT2030 and others to test innovative models of what works to improve access, scale and serivce delivery models.
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Assistive Technology Capacity Assessment Survey Mongolia Report
Dr. Sunil Deepak, Global Disability Innovation Hub, World Health Organization, Tegsh NiigemApril 25, 2021MongoliaAssistive Technology Capacity Assessment (ATA-C) National Survey was carried out in September-October 2019 by Dr. Sunil Deepak, consultant of Italian Association Amici di Raoul Follereau (AIFO), in collaboration with Tegsh Niigem (Mongolia), with technical support of the AT2030 team of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and with funding from Global Disability Innovation (GDI) Hub, UK. This survey was the first step in the effort to improve and strengthen the Assistive Technology (AT) services in the country.
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Product Narratives: Prostheses (Chinese)
Global Disability Innovation Hub, ATscale, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Frederic Seghers, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Alison End Fineberg, Margaret Savage, Barbara Goedde, Cynthia Liao, UCLApril 25, 2021GlobalThe Product Narratives help to identify opportunities for AT2030 and others to test innovative models of what works to improve access to Assistive Technology with the potential to reach scale, through innovative products, new service delivery models and local capacity.
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Powering Inclusion: AI and AT. The findings of an online expert roundtable
Global Disability Innovation Hub, University College London, UNESCO's International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence, European Disability Forum, Jožef Stefan InstituteMarch 29, 2021GlobalThis briefing summarises the findings of an online expert roundtable on AI and AT held in November 2020. The event brought together experts working at the forefront of AI and AT to highlight the potential of using AI for AT and establish a list of ‘grand challenges’ to drive forward innovation in the AI & AT sector ahead of the launch of the newly formed International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence under the auspices of UNESCO (IRCAI). Participants included industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and AT users. The roundtable was funded by the AT2030 programme which is funded by FCDO and led by Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub). The session focused on four areas: AI & Communication, AI & Mobility, AI & Improving Information,
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Catalysing AT access: Scaling rehabilitative services and increasing access to AT in Kenya
Clinton Health Access InitiativeJan. 13, 2021KenyaIt is estimated that about 100,000 people need a wheelchair in Kenya annually. Across the 47 counties in Kenya, anecdotal evidence showed that health centres and access points for rehabilitative services are not evenly distributed, appropriately staffed, and sufficiently equipped. The situational analysis showed that Kenya’s access challenges are driven by a policy gap, limited service points with few trained personnel, fragmented delivery landscape, no national specifications, standards or supply chain and limited financing of rehabilitative services and wheelchairs.
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Digital Fabrication of Lower Limb Prosthetic Sockets
Dr Ben Oldfrey, Mark Miodownik, Dr Giulia Barbareschi, Dr Rhys Williams, Catherine Holloway, Global Disability Innovation Hub, UCL, Institute of MakingDec. 16, 2020GlobalThis innovation insight discusses current approaches to digital fabrication of lower limb prosthetics (LLP) sockets aimed at low resourced settings. Digital fabrication of LLPs sockets has been researched for a number of decades, yet these technologies are not widely adopted, and most of the activities within this domain reside in high-income settings. However, the majority of amputees are in LMICs where there is a severe lack of access to services. It is in LMICs then, that the advantages that digital technologies offer could be of particular benefit however little to no progress in digital workflow adoption has been made to date
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Understanding the mobile disability gap
Global Disability Innovation Hub, GSMADec. 14, 2020Kenya, BangladeshThere has been limited research to understand access to mobile phones by persons with disabilities and the impact of mobile technology in their lives. This research aims to bridge the knowledge gap and to understand the potential of mobile phones as assistive technologies (ATs) for persons with disabilities in Kenya and Bangladesh. It presents an evaluation of the gap and barriers to mobile phone ownership experienced by persons with disabilities, as well as the usage patterns of four main mobile-enabled services (voice, SMS, mobile internet and mobile money) and the role of mobile phones to enable access to basic services, such as education, healthcare, transportation, employment and financial services.
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An AT Innovator Sase Study: Amparo
Global Disability Innovation Hub, Catherine Holloway, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Dr Rhys WilliamsDec. 3, 2020Germany, AfricaIn this innovation insight paper, we interviewed Lucas Paes de Melo, the CEO of Amparo, to discuss the journey so far of prosthetics company, Amparo. Rather than focus on the product, this insights paper provides an honest reflection of the journey to establishing an assistive technology company and delves into transferable insights. In doing so, we aim to provide insights to help current and future AT entrepreneurs to see behind the curtain of working in this space.
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Product Narrative: Digital Assistive Technology
Margaret Savage, Tigmanshu Bhatnagar, Cynthia Liao, Mathilde Chaudron, Jeffrey Boyar, Dennis Laurentius, George Torrens, Katherine Perry, Priya Morjaria, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Barbara Goedde, Catherine HollowayNov. 23, 2020GlobalThis document is the final in a series of in-depth analyses that identify key barriers and promising market interventions. The previous four documents focused on wheelchairs, hearings aids, prostheses, and eyeglasses.
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Product Narrative: Digital Assistive Technology (executive summary)
Margaret Savage, Tigmanshu Bhatnagar, Cynthia Liao, Mathilde Chaudron, Jeffrey Boyar, George Torrens, Katherine Perry, Priya Morjaria, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Barbara Goedde, Catherine HollowayNov. 23, 2020GlobalThis is the Executive Summary of the Product Narrative: Assistive Technology
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The Liberia Evidence Lab: A new scalable model to deliver School Eye Health
Clinton Health Access Initiative, EYEllianceOct. 30, 2020LiberiaUnder Cluster 3: Country Implementation of the AT2030 programme, AT2030 partners are working with country governments to identify opportunities to drive availability and affordability of AT. EYElliance, CHAI and the AT2030 programme published a case study on work happening in Liberia to expand access to eyeglasses so that students can achieve better outcomes in school.
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Catalysing AT access: A unified approach to fund and provide AT services in Indonesia
Clinton Health Access InitiativeOct. 30, 2020IndonesiaUnder Cluster 3: Country Implementation of the AT2030 programme, AT2030 partners are working with country governments to identify opportunities to drive availability and affordability of AT. CHAI and the AT2030 programme published a case study on how a new coordinating mechanism within Indonesia is catalysing access to AT within the country.
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Country Capacity Assessment for Assistive Technologies: Informal Markets Study, Sierra Leone
Julian Walker, Nada Sallam, Samuel Sesay, Ibrahim Gandi, Development Planning Unit (DPU), Global Disability Innovation Hub, Centre of Dialogue on Human Settlement and Poverty Alleviation (CODOHSAPA)Oct. 26, 2020Sierra Leone, IndonesiaThis study was conducted as part of the AT2030 Research Programme, which is funded by FCDO and delivered by the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub). It was carried out by a team from the Sierra Leonean Centre of Dialogue on Human Settlement and Poverty Alleviation (CODOHSAPA), the Sierra Leone Federation of the Urban and Rural Poor (FEDURP), the Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre (SLURC), and the Bartlett Development Planning Unit (DPU) at University College London (UCL).
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Inclusive Design and Accessibility of the Built Environment in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Mikaela Patrick, Iain McKinnon, Vicki Austin, Global Disability Innovation Hub, AIFO, Tegsh Niigem, Universal Progress ILCOct. 22, 2020MongoliaThe Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) is launching the first case study on Inclusive Infrastructure in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. GDI Hub worked with AIFO, Tegsh Niigem and Universal Progress ILC conducting research on the state of accessibility and inclusion in the built environment. This case study is part of a series of six global case studies.
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Summary of Inclusive Design and Accessibility of the Built Environment in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Mikaela Patrick, Iain McKinnon, Vicki Austin, Global Disability Innovation Hub, AIFO, Tegsh Niigem, Universal Progress ILCOct. 22, 2020MongoliaThis is the summary of the first report of the Inclusive Infrastructure case studies on Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia.
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Country Capacity Assessment for Assistive Technologies: Informal Markets Study, Indonesia
Julian Walker, Ahmad Rifai, Fuad Jamil (AA), Vindi Kurniawan, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Kota Kita, Development Planning Unit (DPU), UCLOct. 22, 2020IndonesiaThis study was conducted as part of the AT2030 Research Programme, funded by the FCDO and delivered by the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub). It was carried out by a team from the Indonesian NGOs Kota Kita and Kaki Kota, and from the Development Planning Unit (DPU) of University College London (UCL).
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Lessons learned from assistive technology country capacity assessments 2019/2020
Luke Bostian, Global Disability Innovation HubOct. 7, 2020Sierra Leone, Indonesia, Rwanda, Mongolia, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Uganda, Malawi, Iraq, Bahrain, Liberia, Nigeria, EthiopiaThe purpose of the CCAs is to “capture a high-level understanding of the often-fragmented AT sector in a country or region,” helping raise awareness about AT gaps and opportunities and contributing to advocacy and policy and program development. One year after the first CCAs began, GDI Hub commissioned research into lessons learned so far and recommendations for how the tool and process might be improved in the future.
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Access to life changing spectacles for millions. A new vision for KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Clinton Health Access InitiativeOct. 2, 2020South AfricaThe publication gives an overview of the challenge, what works and next steps. Under Cluster 3: Country Implementation of the AT2030 programme, CHAI is partnering with country governments to identify opportunities to drive availability and affordability of AT.
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Product Narrative: Eyeglasses
Mathilde Chaudron, Margaret Savage, Frederic Seghers, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, Barbara Goedde, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, University College London, Catherine Holloway, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Priya Morjaria, Katherine PerryJuly 30, 2020GlobalProduct Narrative: Eyeglasses - A Market Landscape and Strategic Approach to Increasing Access to Eyeglasses in Low and Middle Income Countries.
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Final Report: Assistive Technology Country Capacity Assessment in seven African Countries using WHO Assistive Technology Assessment-Capacity Tool
Clinton Health Access InitiativeApril 30, 2020Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Uganda, Nigeria, Malawi, Liberia, EthiopiaDraft prepared by Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
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Product Narrative: Prostheses
Cynthia Liao, Frederic Seghers, Margaret Savage, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, Barbara Goedde, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, UCL, Vicki Austin, Catherine Holloway, Dr Ben OldfreyApril 30, 2020GlobalA Market Landscape and Strategic Approach to Increasing Access to Prosthetic Devices and Related Services in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
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Product Narrative: Prostheses (Spanish)
Cynthia Liao, Frederic Seghers, Margaret Savage, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, Barbara Goedde, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, UCL, Vicki Austin, Catherine Holloway, Dr Ben OldfreyApril 30, 2020GlobalThis is the Spanish translation of the publication: A Market Landscape and Strategic Approach to Increasing Access to Prosthetic Devices and Related Services in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
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Product Narrative: Prostheses (French)
Cynthia Liao, Frederic Seghers, Margaret Savage, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, Barbara Goedde, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, UCL, Vicki Austin, Catherine Holloway, Dr Ben OldfreyApril 30, 2020GlobalThis is the french translation of the publication: A Market Landscape and Strategic Approach to Increasing Access to Prosthetic Devices and Related Services in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
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Learnings from the Implementation: Assistive Technology Country Capacity Assessment using WHO Assistive Technology Assessment-Capacity Tool
Clinton Health Access InitiativeApril 30, 2020Rwanda, Uganda, Liberia, Ethiopia, Malawi, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Iraq, Bahrain, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, MongoliaThis draft was prepared by the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
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Understanding the mobile disability gap
GSMA, Clara Aranda, Alizee BoutardDec. 3, 2019This report presents an evaluation of the gap and barriers to mobile phone ownership experienced by PWDs, as well as the usage patterns of four main mobile-enabled services (voice, SMS, mobile internet and mobile money) and the role of mobile phones to enable access to basic services, such as education, healthcare, transportation, employment and financial services. Finally, the report explores the characteristics of access and usability of mobile products and services along the customer journey.
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Understanding the mobile disability gap (executive summary)
Clara Aranda, Alizee BoutardDec. 3, 2019This executive summary gives an overview of the GSMA report - Understanding the mobile disability gap. The report presents an evaluation of the gap and barriers to mobile phone ownership experienced by PWDs, as well as the usage patterns of four main mobile-enabled services (voice, SMS, mobile internet and mobile money) and the role of mobile phones to enable access to basic services, such as education, healthcare, transportation, employment and financial services. Finally, the report explores the characteristics of access and usability of mobile products and services along the customer journey.
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Product Narrative: hearing aids (Chinese)
Rachit Kejariwal, Emily Kobayashi, Margaret Savage, Frederic Seghers, Tucker Bhosa, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, Barbara Goedde, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, University College London, Catherine HollowayDec. 2, 2019This is the Chinese translation of the Product Narrative: Hearing Aids. The document is the second in a series of in-depth analyses that identify key barriers and promising market interventions across the value-chain, stretching from research and development to production and procurement, all the way through to supporting service delivery at the user and healthcare worker levels.
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Disability and mental health among Syrian refugees in Sultanbeyli, Istanbul: 2019 Survey Report
Sarah Polack, Nathaniel Scherer, Shaffa Hameed, Dorothy Boggs, International Centre for Evidence in Disability at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineDec. 2, 2019TurkeyThis survey aims to provide reliable data on disability and mental health among Syrian refugees in Istanbul, with which to inform service planning, policy and advocacy.
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Product Narrative: hearing aids (Spanish)
Rachit Kejariwal, Emily Kobayashi, Margaret Savage, Frederic Seghers, Tucker Bhosa, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, Barbara Goedde, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, UCL, Catherine HollowayDec. 2, 2019This is the Spanish version of the Product Narrative: Hearing Aids.The document is the second in a series of in-depth analyses that identify key barriers and promising market interventions across the value-chain, stretching from research and development to production and procurement, all the way through to supporting service delivery at the user and healthcare worker levels.
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Product Narrative: hearing aids (French)
Rachit Kejariwal, Emily Kobayashi, Margaret Savage, Frederic Seghers, Tucker Bhosa, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, ATscale, Barbara Goedde, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, UCL, Catherine HollowayDec. 2, 2019This is the French version of the Product Narrative: Hearing Aids. The document is the second in a series of in-depth analyses that identify key barriers and promising market interventions across the value-chain, stretching from research and development to production and procurement, all the way through to supporting service delivery at the user and healthcare worker levels.
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Product Narrative: hearing aids
Rachit Kejariwal, Emily Kobayashi, Margaret Savage, Frederic Seghers, Tucker Bhosa, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, ATscale, Barbara Goedde, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, UCL, Catherine HollowayDec. 2, 2019The document is the second in a series of in-depth analyses that identify key barriers and promising market interventions across the value-chain, stretching from research and development to production and procurement, all the way through to supporting service delivery at the user and healthcare worker levels.
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Product Narrative: wheelchairs (Chinese)
Margaret Savage, Novia Afdhila, Frederic Seghers, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Richard Frost, Alison End Fineberg, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, Catherine HollowayAug. 5, 2019This is the Chinese translation of the Product Narrative: wheelchairs. The document reflects a detailed analysis of the market landscape for wheelchairs and associated services and systems and proposes a potential strategic approach to increasing access to affordable and appropriate devices and services.
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Product Narrative: wheelchairs (Spanish)
Margaret Savage, Novia Afdhila, Frederic Seghers, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Richard Frost, Alison End Fineberg, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, Catherine HollowayAug. 5, 2019This is the Spanish translation of the Product Narrative: wheelchairs. The document reflects a detailed analysis of the market landscape for wheelchairs and associated services and systems and proposes a potential strategic approach to increasing access to affordable and appropriate devices and services.
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Product Narrative: wheelchairs
Margaret Savage, Novia Afdhila, Frederic Seghers, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Richard Frost, Alison End Fineberg, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, Catherine HollowayAug. 5, 2019The document reflects a detailed analysis of the market landscape for wheelchairs and associated services and systems and proposes a potential strategic approach to increasing access to affordable and appropriate devices and services.
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Product Narrative: wheelchairs (French)
Margaret Savage, Novia Afdhila, Frederic Seghers, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Richard Frost, Alison End Fineberg, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, Catherine HollowayAug. 5, 2019This is the French translation of the Product Narrative: wheelchairs. The document reflects a detailed analysis of the market landscape for wheelchairs and associated services and systems and proposes a potential strategic approach to increasing access to affordable and appropriate devices and services.
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Global Disability Innovation Hub and AT Innovation in India
Catherine HollowayAug. 2, 2019Cathy Holloway's presentation on the Global Disability Innovation Hub and AT Innovation in India at the National Conference on Assistive Technology in Bengaluru, India.
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Scoping research report on assistive technology
Vicki Austin, Catherine Holloway, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Lucie Pannell, Dr Dafne Morgado Ramirez, Richard Frost, Iain McKinnon, Lord Chris Holmes of Richmond, Rosemary Frazer, Dr Maria Kett, Prof Nora Groce, Dr Mark Carew, Dr Ola Abu Alghaib, Emma Tebbutt, Emily Kobayashi, Frederic Seghers, Dr Giulia BarbareschiJune 4, 2018This Scoping Research Report on Assistive Technology seeks to unpick and understand the multi-layered and multifaceted ways in which economic, social, and political factors interplay and interact to create barriers to AT for those who need it the most.