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  Para Sport Against Stigma: Research Report on the Tokyo 2020 Broadcasting in Sub-Saharan Africa

  Global Disability Innovation Hub, Loughborough University, The International Paralympic Committee (IPC), University of Malawi

  July 26, 2022

  Malawi

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  The AT 2030 Para Sport Against Stigma project aimed to examine how disability stigma can be overcome through Para sport so to increase assistive technology (AT) adoption in Africa. The project centred on a four-pillar approach: education, athlete development, Paralympic broadcast and cross-cutting research activity. This research report documents the research insights.

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  AT2030 Midterm Impact Brochure

  Global Disability Innovation Hub

  June 9, 2022

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  The five-year AT2030 programme officially started in October 2019, and this Report takes stock of our impact to date and the diversity of successes delivered by the programme.

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  Assistive Technology in Two Humanitarian Contexts, Bangladesh and Jordan

  Global Disability Innovation Hub, Humanity & Inclusion, CBM Global Disability Inclusion, Centre for Disability in Development

  June 6, 2022

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  Despite increased focus on the need for assistive technology (AT), very little is actually known about how people who need AT are managing in humanitarian contexts. This research found that the provision of AT (in this case mainly assistive devices) is ad hoc, and largely related to the access, availability and focus of NGO-funded projects in camps or communities. Devices alone cannot ensure wider inclusion – for that, there still needs to be attitudinal change, environmental adaptations, better provision of resources (including rehabilitation) and much wider awareness about the policies and legislation that support the rights of persons with disabilities, including those who have crossed an international border to seek safety and security.

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  Para Sport Against Stigma: Research Report on the Tokyo 2020 Broadcasting in Sub-Saharan Africa

  Global Disability Innovation Hub, Loughborough University, The International Paralympic Committee (IPC), University of Malawi

  July 26, 2022

  Malawi

  PDF

  The AT 2030 Para Sport Against Stigma project aimed to examine how disability stigma can be overcome through Para sport so to increase assistive technology (AT) adoption in Africa. The project centred on a four-pillar approach: education, athlete development, Paralympic broadcast and cross-cutting research activity. This research report documents the research insights.

• Co-creating Inclusive Public Spaces: Learnings from Four Global Case Studies on inclusive Cities

  Iain McKinnon, Mikaela Patrick

  June 26, 2022

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  Inclusive public spaces are fundamental to participation and inclusive in society. Including persons with disabilities in the design and planning of the built environment supports equal rights and helps identify people’s aspirations for inclusive environments. Four city case studies will be discussed in this paper: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Varanasi, India; Surakarta, Indonesia; and Nairobi, Kenya.

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  Assistive Technology in Two Humanitarian Contexts, Bangladesh and Jordan

  Global Disability Innovation Hub, Humanity & Inclusion, CBM Global Disability Inclusion, Centre for Disability in Development

  June 6, 2022

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  Despite increased focus on the need for assistive technology (AT), very little is actually known about how people who need AT are managing in humanitarian contexts. This research found that the provision of AT (in this case mainly assistive devices) is ad hoc, and largely related to the access, availability and focus of NGO-funded projects in camps or communities. Devices alone cannot ensure wider inclusion – for that, there still needs to be attitudinal change, environmental adaptations, better provision of resources (including rehabilitation) and much wider awareness about the policies and legislation that support the rights of persons with disabilities, including those who have crossed an international border to seek safety and security.

• Meeting AT needs in humanitarian crises: The current state of provision

  Dr Maria Kett, Golnaz Whittaker, Gavin Adam Wood, Giulia Oggero, Kirstin Lange

  Dec. 24, 2021

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  This paper discusses the evidence available in the literature for the scale and quality of AT provision interventions in crises, and what is known about the challenges and facilitators of provision. We conducted a search of the academic literature and retained literature that reported on any form of AT provision following crisis, where international humanitarian response was in place, published in English between January 2010 and June 2020. We conclude by providing recommendations for urgent actions that the AT and humanitarian community must take to fill this critical gap in the provision of essential products and services for a potentially marginalized and excluded group.

• Measuring assistive technology supply and demand: A scoping review

  Catherine Holloway, Jamie Danemayer, Dorothy Boggs, Emma M. Smith, Vinicius Delgado Ramos, Linamara Rizzo Battistella

  Dec. 24, 2021

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  The supply of and market demand for assistive products (APs) are complex and influenced by diverse stakeholders. The methods used to collect AP population-level market data are similarly varied. In this paper, we review current population-level AP supply and demand estimation methods for five priority APs and provide recommendations for improving national and global AP market evaluation.

• Introduction to the companion papers to the global report on assistive technology

  Catherine Holloway, Wei Zhang, Johan Borg, Emma M. Smith

  Dec. 24, 2021

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  An introduction to the companion papers to the Global Report on Assistive Technology (GReAT).

• Disability Interactions Creating Inclusive Innovations

  Catherine Holloway, Giulia Barbareschi

  Dec. 1, 2021

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  Disability interactions (DIX) is a new approach to combining cross-disciplinary methods and theories from Human Computer Interaction (HCI), disability studies, assistive technology, and social development to co-create new technologies, experiences, and ways of working with disabled people.

• Critical Junctures in Assistive Technology and Disability Inclusion

  Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Dr Maria Kett

  Nov. 5, 2021

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  A commentary written by Maria Kett, Catherine Holloway and Vicki Austin in a Special Issue of Sustainability that focuses on how some events and situations can act as ‘critical junctures’ that can enable a rethink of the status quo to facilitate and promote change and turning points in disability inclusion.

• What difference does tech make? Conceptualizations of Disability and Assistive Technology among Kenyan Youth: Conceptualizations of Disability and AT

  Catherine Holloway, Giulia Barbareschi, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Norah Kopi

  Oct. 31, 2021

  Kenya

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  This research article examines how young Kenyans without disabilities view people with disabilities and AT users.

• A Preliminary Study to Understand How Mainstream Accessibility and Digital Assistive Technologies Reaches People in Lower- and Middle-Income Countries

  Catherine Holloway, Katherine Perry, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Priya Morjaria, Tigmanshu Bhatnagar, George Torrens

  Sept. 30, 2021

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  In this study, eight experts were interviewed who are established in the domain of training people with disabilities, advising on policy and facilitating access and Digital AT, and shared their diverse experiences. The insights we assimilate from these conversations should help developers of accessibility and Digital AT solutions to more effectively deliver products and services to those in need.

• Could Assistive Technology Provision Models Help Pave the Way for More Environmentally Sustainable Models of Product Design, Manufacture and Service in a Post-COVID World?

  Catherine Holloway, Giulia Barbareschi, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Priya Morjaria, Tamara Giltsoff, Mark Miodownik, Jessica Massie

  Sept. 26, 2021

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  Authors of this paper examine whether Assistive Technology (AT) provision models could look towards more sustainable approaches, and by doing this benefit not only the environment, but also address the problems that the current provision systems have.

• 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 Holloway

  Sept. 20, 2021

  Global

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  This systematic review collates data extracted from 207 studies, presenting indicators of population-level access to AT globally.

• A review of innovation strategies and processes to improve access to AT: Looking ahead to open innovation ecosystems

  Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Malcolm MacLachlan, Rainer Kattel, Giulia Barbareschi, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Joanne McVeigh, Priya Morjaria, Tigmanshu Bhatnagar, George Torrens, Dafne Zuleima Morgado Ramirez, Jessica Massie, Ikenna D. Ebuenyi, Fiona Meeks, Kyle Keane, Cheryl D Metcalf, Srinivasan Sujatha, P. V. M. Rao

  Aug. 16, 2021

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  The main aim of this paper is to identify functional innovation strategies and processes which are being or can be deployed in the AT space to increase access to AT globally.

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  “This Is the Story of Community Leadership with Political Backing. (PM1)” Critical Junctures in Paralympic Legacy: Framing the London 2012 Disability Inclusion Model for New Global Challenges

  Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Kate Mattick

  Aug. 13, 2021

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  This paper presents new primary evidence from first-hand research from those who were involved; retrospectively framing the London 2012 Disability Inclusion Model such that it might be usable and developed for other global disability challenges. The model is presented here, alongside a narrative on its uniqueness and replicability to other major programs, as a public good. We welcome its active use, testing and adaption by others in service of disability innovation for a fairer world.

• “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 Holloway

  Aug. 3, 2021

  Kenya

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  This 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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  Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Smart Prosthetics Liners

  Global Disability Innovation Hub

  July 21, 2021

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  Elastomeric liners are commonly worn between the prosthetic socket and the limb. A number of improvements to the state of the art of liner technology are required to address outstanding problems. A liner that conforms to the residuum more accurately, may improve the skin health at the stump-socket interface. Previous work has shown that for effective thermal management of the socket environment, an active heat removal system is required, yet this is not available.

• 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 Polack

  July 13, 2021

  Gambia

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  This 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.

• “Give Us the Chance to Be Part of You, We Want Our Voices to Be Heard”: Assistive Technology as a Mediator of Participation in (Formal and Informal) Citizenship Activities for Persons with Disabilities Who Are Slum Dwellers in Freetown, Sierra Leone

  Vicki Austin, Catherine Holloway, Giulia Barbareschi, Julian Walker, Ignacia Ossul Vermehren, Abs Dumbuya

  May 22, 2021

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  The paper presents evidence from 16 participant and 5 stakeholder interviews; 5 focus groups and 4 events; combining this with the findings of a house-to-house AT survey; and two national studies. Our data suggests that a lack of access to Assistive Technology was a significant factor in limiting the participation of slum dwellers who are people with disabilities in formal and informal aspects of citizenships.

• 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 Foster

  April 27, 2021

  Global

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  This 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.

• 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 Polack

  April 20, 2021

  Turkey

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  This 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.

• The Digital and Assistive Technologies for Ageing initiative: learning from the GATE initiative

  Catherine Holloway, Malcolm MacLachlan, Chapal Khasnabis

  Dec. 2, 2020

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  A commentary piece on The Digital and Assistive Technologies for Ageing initiative: learning from the GATE initiative.

• 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 MacLachlan

  Nov. 11, 2020

  Global

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  The 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.

• 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 Polack

  Nov. 8, 2020

  Cameroon, India

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  A paper estimating population need and coverage for assistive devices in India and Cameroon.

• Inclusion and Independence: The impact of Mobile Technology on the Lives of Persons with Disabilities in Kenya and Bangladesh

  Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Giulia Barbareschi, Clara Aranda, Nusrat Jahan, Naemur Rahman, Charles Musungu Mutuku

  Nov. 1, 2020

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  This paper presents the findings of a participatory photovoice study looking at the role that mobile phones play in the daily lives of 16 persons with disabilities in Kenya and Bangladesh.

• Value beyond function: analyzing the perception of wheelchair innovations in Kenya

  Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Giulia Barbareschi, Sibylle Daymond, Jake Honeywill, Dominic Noble, Nancy Mbugua, Ian Harris, Aneesha Singh

  Oct. 31, 2020

  Kenya

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  Innovations in the field of assistive technology are usually evaluated based on practical considerations related to their ability to perform certain functions. The study involved eight expert wheelchair users and five healthcare professionals who routinely provide wheelchair services in their community.

• Disability design and innovation in computing research in low resource settings

  Catherine Holloway, Giulia Barbareschi, Joyce Olenja, Sibylle Daymond, Jake Honeywill, Nancy Mbugua, Ian Harris, Grace Nyachomba Magomere, Dafne Zuleima Morgado Ramirez, Maggie Kate Donovan-Hall, Laurence Kenney, Mohammed Sobuh

  Oct. 29, 2020

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  Authors present reflections from the field across four studies. Contributions are: (1) an overview of past work in computing with a focus on disability in low resource settings and (2) learnings and recommendations from four collaborative projects in Uganda, Jordan and Kenya over the last two years, that are relevant for future HCI studies in low resource settings with communities with disabilities.

• 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 Holloway

  Oct. 5, 2020

  Kenya

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  Living 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.

• Developing inclusive and resilient systems: COVID-19 and assistive technology

  Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Malcolm MacLachlan, Emma M. Smith, Ikenna D. Ebuenyi

  Sept. 22, 2020

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  While the inadequacies of our existing assistive technology systems, policies, and services have been highlighted by the acute and rapidly changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, these failures are also present and important during non-crisis times. Each of these actions, taken together, will not only address needs for more robust and resilient systems for future crises, but also the day-to-day needs of all assistive technology users. We have a responsibility as a global community, and within our respective countries, to address these inadequacies now to ensure an inclusive future.

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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 Africa

  Sept. 1, 2020

  Kenya

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  To 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.

• COVID-19 as social disability: the opportunity of social empathy for empowerment

  Catherine Holloway, Malcolm MacLachlan, Emma M. Smith, Ikenna D. Ebuenyi, Rune Jenson, Lucía D'Arino

  July 23, 2020

  Publisher Link

  A commentary from authors on COVID-19 as social disability

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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 Olenja

  May 4, 2020

  Kenya

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  This 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.

• 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 Javadi

  Nov. 23, 2019

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  The 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.

• 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 Kejariwal

  Aug. 5, 2019

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  This 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

• 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 Mitra

  Aug. 5, 2019

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  Applying 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.

• Proceedings of the GReAT Consultation 2019 (Volume A, Day 1)

  GATE, Natasha Layton, Johan Borg

  Aug. 5, 2019

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  Full manuscripts that were presented at the GReAT Consultation 2019

• 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 Dawes

  Aug. 5, 2019

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  This paper sets out the initial thinking for an East Africa Innovation Ecosystem.

• Mobile phones as assistive technologies: Gaps and opportunities

  Catherine Holloway, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Dr Giulia Barbareschi, Clara Aranda, Michael Nique

  Aug. 5, 2019

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  This 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.

• Proceedings of the GReAT Consultation 2019 (Volume B, Day 2)

  Natasha Layton, Johan Borg

  Aug. 5, 2019

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  Full manuscripts that were presented at the GReAT Consultation 2019.

• 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 Zhang

  Aug. 5, 2019

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  This 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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  Inclusive Entrepreneur Toolkit

  Global Disability Innovation Hub

  July 25, 2022

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  The open entrepreneurship toolkit is a set of learning materials that can help entrepreneurs to solve problems by creating and experimenting with different strategies to build the entrepreneurial mindset you need to succeed.

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  Kenyan Assistive Technology Ecosystem Strengthening

  Global Disability Innovation Hub, UK Aid, Brink

  July 25, 2022

  Publisher Link

  AT2030 is gathering information about stakeholders working in areas relevant to innovation, disability, and assistive technology in Kenya. The mapping is being led by GDI Hub with the University of Nairobi, and Maynooth University and on behalf of the Government of Kenya. This resource will contribute to improving assistive technology policies and systems in Kenya.

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  AT2030 Midterm Impact Brochure

  Global Disability Innovation Hub

  June 9, 2022

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  The five-year AT2030 programme officially started in October 2019, and this Report takes stock of our impact to date and the diversity of successes delivered by the programme.

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  Nigeria: Priority Assistive Products List

  Ministary of Abuja

  March 14, 2022

  Nigeria

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  The outcome of extensive deliberations and consultations by various stakeholders in the assistive technology sector in Nigeria, this document is designed to set in motion the catalytic change required in the assistive technology sector to improve access to assistive devices and fulfill the vital needs of the 25 million persons with disabilities who live in Nigeria.

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  Priority Assistive Technology Products List of Sierra Leone

  Clinton Health Access Initiative

  Feb. 24, 2022

  Sierra Leone

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  The Priority Assistive Technology Products List of Sierra Leone Report was developed by the Clinton Health Access Initiative under the AT2030 programme's Country Investment Fund.

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  Assistive Technology (AT) Policy and Strategic Plan 2021-25

  Clinton Health Access Initiative, Government of Sierra Leone

  Feb. 24, 2022

  Sierra Leone

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  The Assistive Technology Policy and Strategic Plan was developed by the Clinton Health Access Initiative under the AT2030 Programme Country Investment Fund.

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  Assistive Technology in urban low-income communities in Sierra Leone & Indonesia

  Global Disability Innovation Hub, Dr Mark Carew, Development Planning Unit (DPU), Julian Walker, Dr Ignacia Ossul Vermehren

  Jan. 21, 2022

  Sierra Leone, Indonesia

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  A new report presenting the findings from surveys in five urban low-income communities in Sierra Leone and Indonesia using the rapid Assistive Technology Assessment (rATA) tool.

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  Assistive Technology Capacity Assessment (ATA-C) Instruction Manual

  Global Disability Innovation Hub, Clinton Health Access Initiative, World Health Organization

  Sept. 14, 2021

  Global

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  The 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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  What is assistive technology? LSHTM Presentation at ICED conference

  London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

  Sept. 7, 2021

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  What is assistive technology? LSHTM Presentation at ICED conference

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  I’mPOSSIBLE toolkits: Zambia

  The International Paralympic Committee (IPC)

  May 16, 2021

  Zambia

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  I’mPOSSIBLE is an education programme to spread the Paralympic values and the vision of the Paralympic Movement to young people throughout the world. Through education of inclusion and the Paralympic values, I’mPOSSIBLE aims to challenge and change the perceptions of how young people perceive people with an impairment. This toolkit has been adapted to fit the local context of Zambia as part of AT2030's Para Sport Against Stigma project.

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  I’mPOSSIBLE toolkits: Ghana

  The International Paralympic Committee (IPC)

  May 10, 2021

  Ghana

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  I’mPOSSIBLE is an education programme to spread the Paralympic values and the vision of the Paralympic Movement to young people throughout the world. Through education of inclusion and the Paralympic values, I’mPOSSIBLE aims to challenge and change the perceptions of how young people perceive people with an impairment. This toolkit has been adapted to fit the local context of Ghana as part of AT2030's Para Sport Against Stigma project.

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  New economics of assistive technology: A call for a missions approach

  Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Sarah Albala, Rainer Kattel

  Jan. 25, 2021

  Global

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  Part 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.

• Call for evidence to build a research agenda on Artificial Intelligence for Assistive Technology. Privacy Notice.

  UCL

  Sept. 18, 2020

  Global

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  This is the Privacy Note for the Call for evidence of Powering Inclusion: AI and Assistive Technology.

• Development of a tool/process for AT Country Capacity Assessment

  GATE, World Health Organization

  June 15, 2020

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  Presentation from WHO on ATA-C tool.

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  AT2030 Communications Strategy

  Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, Louise Gebbett

  June 1, 2020

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  This 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.

• AT2030 Theory of Change

  Global Disability Innovation Hub

  June 1, 2020

  The 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 Walker

  Aug. 1, 2019

  Global

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  The 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 Hub

  June 3, 2019

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  Over 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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  Hearing care by community health workers using digital technologies

  University of Pretoria

  May 17, 2022

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  Hearing loss is expected to affect 2.5 billion individuals by 2050. The reality is that persons with hearing loss in most LMICs do not have access to hearing care due to barriers including a severe shortage of hearing health professionals, centralised service-delivery models, expensive diagnostic equipment requiring highly trained persons to operate. This paper explores a new innovative model using a range of digital technologies operated by community healthcare workers to deliver end-to-end hearing healthcare services to adults.

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  Research Report on the Tokyo 2020 Broadcasting in Sub-Saharan Africa

  Emma Pullen

  March 31, 2022

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  The AT2030 Para Sport Against Stigma project aimed to examine how disability stigma can be overcome through Para sport so to increase assistive technology (AT) adoption in Africa. The project centred on a four-pillar approach: education, athlete development, Paralympic broadcast and cross-cutting research activity. The research provided important knowledge on: (a) the successes and challenges in the development and distribution of the Paralympic Tokyo 2020 highlights package; (b) audience experiences of watching the Paralympic highlights package; and (c) the cultural impact of the broadcast on disability stigma reduction and the reduction of barriers to AT adoption.

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  TVMS Paralympics Broadcaster Report

  TVMS

  March 14, 2022

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  For the first time in history the Paralympic Games were broadcast for free across Africa, enabling many across the continant to discover and view Para sports. This report from broadcaster TVMS documents some of the outputs and approaches to the screening of the Paralympics as part of the AT2030 Sport Against Stigma programme.

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  Inclusive Design and Accessibility of the Built Environment in Solo, Indonesia

  Global Disability Innovation Hub, Kota Kita, UK Aid

  March 11, 2022

  Indonesia

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  The third case study as part of the Inclusive Infrastructure programme on Solo, Indonesia. This case study builds a picture of the current state of inclusion and accessibility in the built environment and infrastructure in Solo through engaging local stakeholders and communities and exploring the understanding of and potential for inclusive design to address some of the current barriers to inclusion.

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  Characterising mobile phone inclusion among Assistive Technology users

  Global Disability Innovation Hub, Kota Kita, Development Planning Unit (DPU), SLURC, the SHM foundation

  March 10, 2022

  Sierra Leone, Indonesia

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  Characterising mobile phone inclusion among Assistive Technology users: An intersectional disability analysis of mobile phone access and use in Banjarmasin, Indonesia and Freetown, Sierra Leone This report shares the findings of research conducted in five informal settlements across the cities of Banjarmasin, Indonesia and Freetown, Sierra Leone, in 2020- 2021 as part of the AT2030 Project (AT2030 SP9).

• Project Summary: Drive Affordability and Availability

  Clinton Health Access Initiative

  March 10, 2022

  Global

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  Project Summary of Sub-Programme 6: Drive Affordability and Availability, under Cluster 3. The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) partnered with country governments to identify opportunities to drive AT availability and affordability. This summary document highlights objectives of the project, impact, key achievements, lessons learned and outputs.

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  HearX publication: Hearing care by community health workers using digital technologies

  hearX, Caitlin Frisby, Tersia de Kock, De Wet Swanepoel

  Feb. 4, 2022

  Kenya

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  A brilliant new report by hearX published in ENT UK Global Health showcasing innovative digital technologies and service solutions to meet the unmet need of hearing loss.

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  Assistive Technology in urban low-income communities in Sierra Leone and Indonesia: Rapid Assistive Technology Assessment (rATA) survey results

  Development Planning Unit (DPU)

  Jan. 12, 2022

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  The findings from the surveys presented in this report give a unique insight into disability prevalence and access to AT in five urban low-income communities in Sierra Leone and Indonesia.

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  Assistive Tech Impact Fund the story so far

  Global Disability Innovation Hub, Brink, Catalyst Fund

  Dec. 1, 2021

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  This paper presents key insights from our work with the first cohort of AT ventures who are pushing the boundaries of AT innovation and disrupting the archaic models of AT production and supply in the African market. The Assistive Tech Impact Fund (ATIF), provides grant funding as well as bespoke business, research, and technical support to pioneering Assistive Tech innovators working towards increasing AT access to millions of AT users across Africa.

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  Liberia Country Capacity Assessment

  Clinton Health Access Initiative

  Nov. 2, 2021

  Liberia

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  Liberia has a disability prevalence of 3.17%. Of the disabled population, the majority experience visual impairments (34%), followed by mobility impairments (25%), hearing impairments (11%), communication impairments (4%), and cognitive impairments (4%). This Assistive Technology Country Capacity Assessment looks to understand the country’s current systems capacity to provide AT. The findings are intended to increase awareness and knowledge of AT among partners; and to identify gaps that would benefit from increased and coordinated investments.

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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 Raheja

  Oct. 13, 2021

  India

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  The 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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  Project summary; Cluster 3 - Country Implementation

  Clinton Health Access Initiative

  Oct. 6, 2021

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  Under Cluster 3 of AT2030, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) partnered with country governments to identify opportunities to drive AT availability and affordability. To date, through CHAI’s work nearly 100,000 people directly benefited from the programme, either through delivery of AT or capacity building, and nearly 55 million persons with disabilities were impacted by new national AT policies or action plans. Find out more.

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  Preventing lifelong impairment: Access to clubfoot treatment in low- and middle-income countries

  Clinton Health Access Initiative

  July 19, 2021

  Global

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  Congenital 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 (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 Torrens

  June 25, 2021

  Global

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  Product 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 (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 Torrens

  June 25, 2021

  Global

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  Product 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.

• AT2030 – Final Report 3D PETRA Project

  Humanity & Inclusion

  June 23, 2021

  Uganda

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  The 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 Inc

  June 23, 2021

  Kenya

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  Launched 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.

• GroundTruth Report

  Shujaaz Inc

  June 23, 2021

  Kenya

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  Many 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 ILC

  April 26, 2021

  Mongolia

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  Inclusive 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 Austin

  April 25, 2021

  Global

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  Product 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: 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 Austin

  April 25, 2021

  Global

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  Product 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 Torrens

  April 25, 2021

  Global

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  Product 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: 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, UCL

  April 25, 2021

  Global

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  The 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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  Assistive Technology Capacity Assessment Survey Mongolia Report

  Dr. Sunil Deepak, Global Disability Innovation Hub, World Health Organization, Tegsh Niigem

  April 25, 2021

  Mongolia

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  Assistive 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 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 Austin

  April 25, 2021

  Global

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  Product 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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  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 Institute

  March 29, 2021

  Global

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  This 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 Initiative

  Jan. 13, 2021

  Kenya

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  It 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 Making

  Dec. 16, 2020

  Global

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  This 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, GSMA

  Dec. 14, 2020

  Kenya, Bangladesh

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  There 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 Case Study: Amparo

  Global Disability Innovation Hub, Catherine Holloway, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Dr Rhys Williams

  Dec. 3, 2020

  Germany, Africa

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  In 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 (executive summary)

  Margaret Savage, Tigmanshu Bhatnagar, Cynthia Liao, Mathilde Chaudron, Jeffrey Boyar, George Torrens, Katherine Perry, Priya Morjaria, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Barbara Goedde, Catherine Holloway

  Nov. 23, 2020

  Global

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  This is the Executive Summary of the Product Narrative: Assistive Technology

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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 Holloway

  Nov. 23, 2020

  Global

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  This 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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  Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on disabled people's daily lives

  Kota Kita

  Nov. 3, 2020

  Video produced by Kota Kita with DPU (UCL's Development Planning Unit) as part of 'AT2030: Community led solutions' research project.

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  Driving affordability & availability of AT: Developing product narratives to guide sector investments

  Clinton Health Access Initiative

  Oct. 31, 2020

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  Under the AT2030 programme and in support of ATscale’s strategy, CHAI conducted market and sector analyses for five assistive products and related services—wheelchairs, hearing aids, eyeglasses, prostheses and assistive digital devices and software. This summary looks at how the product narratives are being used to drive affordability and availability of AT.

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  Catalysing AT access: A unified approach to fund and provide AT services in Indonesia

  Clinton Health Access Initiative

  Oct. 30, 2020

  Indonesia

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  Under 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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  The Liberia Evidence Lab: A new scalable model to deliver School Eye Health

  Clinton Health Access Initiative, EYElliance

  Oct. 30, 2020

  Liberia

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  Under 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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  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, 2020

  Sierra Leone, Indonesia

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  This 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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  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 ILC

  Oct. 22, 2020

  Mongolia

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  This is the summary of the first report of the Inclusive Infrastructure case studies on Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia.

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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 ILC

  Oct. 22, 2020

  Mongolia

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  The 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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  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), UCL

  Oct. 22, 2020

  Indonesia

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  This 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 Hub

  Oct. 7, 2020

  Sierra Leone, Indonesia, Rwanda, Mongolia, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Uganda, Malawi, Iraq, Bahrain, Liberia, Nigeria, Ethiopia

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  The 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 Initiative

  Oct. 2, 2020

  South Africa

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  The 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 Perry

  July 30, 2020

  Global

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  Product Narrative: Eyeglasses - A Market Landscape and Strategic Approach to Increasing Access to Eyeglasses in Low and Middle Income Countries.

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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 Oldfrey

  April 30, 2020

  Global

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  A Market Landscape and Strategic Approach to Increasing Access to Prosthetic Devices and Related Services in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

• Final Report: Assistive Technology Country Capacity Assessment in seven African Countries using WHO Assistive Technology Assessment-Capacity Tool

  Clinton Health Access Initiative

  April 30, 2020

  Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Uganda, Nigeria, Malawi, Liberia, Ethiopia

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  Draft prepared by Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

• Learnings from the Implementation: Assistive Technology Country Capacity Assessment using WHO Assistive Technology Assessment-Capacity Tool

  Clinton Health Access Initiative

  April 30, 2020

  Rwanda, Uganda, Liberia, Ethiopia, Malawi, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Iraq, Bahrain, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Mongolia

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  This draft was prepared by the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

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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 Oldfrey

  April 30, 2020

  Global

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  This 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 Oldfrey

  April 30, 2020

  Global

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  This 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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  Uganda Capacity Assessment Report

  Clinton Health Access Initiative

  March 25, 2020

  Uganda

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  The Uganda Functional Difficulties Survey indicated that over 62% of persons with disabilities who needed AT did not have such devices. Similarly, according to a recent survey carried out by the Department of Health in Gulu, 83 percent of people who needed assistive devices do not have access to them, and the quality of the devices that exist is often poor. The purpose of Assistive Technology Scoping Assessment in Uganda was to evaluate and monitor country’s capacity to procure and provide Assistive Technology that appropriately meet the population’s needs.

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  Sierra Leone Country Capacity Assessment

  Clinton Health Access Initiative

  Dec. 18, 2019

  Sierra Leone

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  Assistive Technology Scoping Assessment in Sierra Leone evaluated and monitored the country’s capacity to procure and provide Assistive Technology that appropriately meet the population’s needs. Our methodology was characterized by a participatory, consultative, inclusive and transparent processes; with clear time-bound objectives and provided an opportunity to reflect on the applicability of evidence in different contexts and promoting dialogue among several types of stakeholders. WHO ATA-C instrument was customized for the purpose.

• Understanding the mobile disability gap

  GSMA, Clara Aranda, Alizee Boutard

  Dec. 3, 2019

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  This 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 Boutard

  Dec. 3, 2019

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  This 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

  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 Holloway

  Dec. 2, 2019

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  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 Holloway

  Dec. 2, 2019

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  This 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 (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 Holloway

  Dec. 2, 2019

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  This 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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  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 Holloway

  Dec. 2, 2019

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  This 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.

• 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 Medicine

  Dec. 2, 2019

  Turkey

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  This 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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  GREAT: Selfsustainable Assistive & Accessible Technology for Low Resource Settings

  Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin

  Dec. 1, 2019

  Publisher Link

  Great Summit Submission on Theme 9: ‘Effective Access to AT’, overcoming systematic global barriers to AT: a new methodology and quick-start testing. A background to GDI Hub's AT2030 programme and the importance of unpicking the multi-layered and multi-faceted ways in which economic, social, and political factors interact to create barriers to AT for those who need it the most.

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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 Holloway

  Aug. 5, 2019

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  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 (French)

  Margaret Savage, Novia Afdhila, Frederic Seghers, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Richard Frost, Alison End Fineberg, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, Catherine Holloway

  Aug. 5, 2019

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  This 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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  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 Holloway

  Aug. 5, 2019

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  This 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 (Chinese)

  Margaret Savage, Novia Afdhila, Frederic Seghers, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Richard Frost, Alison End Fineberg, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, Catherine Holloway

  Aug. 5, 2019

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  This 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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  Global Disability Innovation Hub and AT Innovation in India

  Catherine Holloway

  Aug. 2, 2019

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  Cathy Holloway's presentation on the Global Disability Innovation Hub and AT Innovation in India at the National Conference on Assistive Technology in Bengaluru, India.

• 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 Barbareschi

  June 4, 2018

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  This 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.