Publications
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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 MassieSept. 26, 2021Academic Research PublicationsAuthors 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.
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Estimating need and coverage for five priority assistive products: A systematic review of global population based research
Jamie Danemayer, Dorothy Boggs, Vinicius Delgado Ramos, Emma M. Smith, Ariana Kular, William Bhot, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Sarah Polack, Catherine HollowaySept. 20, 2021GlobalAcademic Research PublicationsThis systematic review collates data extracted from 207 studies, presenting indicators of population-level access to AT globally.
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Assistive Technology Capacity Assessment (ATA-C) Instruction Manual
Global Disability Innovation Hub, Clinton Health Access Initiative, World Health OrganizationSept. 14, 2021GlobalAT2030 ResourcesThe 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 MedicineSept. 7, 2021AT2030 ResourcesWhat is assistive technology? LSHTM Presentation at ICED conference
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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. RaoAug. 16, 2021Academic Research PublicationsThe 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 MattickAug. 13, 2021Academic Research PublicationsThis 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.
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Advancing data collection on Assistive Technology
World Health OrganizationAug. 5, 2021GlobalAT2030 ResourcesThe Assistive Technology Assessment (ATA) toolkit from the WHO.
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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, 2021KenyaAcademic Research PublicationsThis 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 HubJuly 21, 2021Academic Research PublicationsElastomeric 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.
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Preventing lifelong impairment: Access to clubfoot treatment in low- and middle-income countries
Clinton Health Access InitiativeJuly 19, 2021GlobalCase Studies and ReportsCongenital 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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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, 2021GambiaAcademic Research PublicationsThis 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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Drawing Erasable Tactile Diagrams on Tacilia
Catherine Holloway, Tigmanshu Bhatnagar, Mark Miodownik, Vikas Upadhyay, Anchal Sharma, PV Madhusudhan Rao, Nicolai MarquardtJuly 6, 2021Academic Research PublicationsA paper presented at 2021 IEEE World Haptics Conference (WHC) Advances in design using shape changing materials creates a unique opportunity for new haptic interactions. In this demonstration, we will present how a single sheet of Nitinol which is transformed into a reconfigurable tactile pixel array at Braille resolution can be used to read, draw and erase tactile diagrams.
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Transforming a Monolithic Sheet of Nitinol into a Passive Reconfigurable Tactile Pixel Array Display at Braille Resolution
Catherine Holloway, Tigmanshu Bhatnagar, Mark Miodownik, Nicolai MarquardtJuly 6, 2021Academic Research PublicationsPublished in: 2021 IEEE World Haptics Conference (WHC) Shape changing materials create a unique opportunity to design reconfigurable tactile display actuators. In this paper, we present a method that transforms a single thin monolithic sheet of Nitinol into a passive reconfigurable tactile pixel array at Braille resolution.
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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, 2021GlobalCase Studies and ReportsProduct 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 TorrensJune 25, 2021GlobalCase Studies and ReportsProduct 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, 2021UgandaCase Studies and ReportsThe 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, 2021KenyaCase Studies and ReportsLaunched 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, 2021KenyaCase Studies and ReportsMany 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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Rapid assistive technology assessment (rATA)
World Health OrganizationJune 14, 2021GlobalAT2030 ResourcesThe rapid assistive technology assessment (rATA) is a population-based household survey that measures the need, demand, supply, user satisfaction, and barriers to accessing assistive technology.
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“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 DumbuyaMay 22, 2021Academic Research PublicationsThe 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.
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