Publications
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Access to life changing spectacles for millions. A new vision for KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Clinton Health Access InitiativeOct. 2, 2020South AfricaCase Studies and ReportsThe 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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Developing inclusive and resilient systems: COVID-19 and assistive technology
Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Malcolm MacLachlan, Emma M. Smith, Ikenna D. EbuenyiSept. 22, 2020Academic Research PublicationsWhile 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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Call for evidence to build a research agenda on Artificial Intelligence for Assistive Technology. Privacy Notice.
UCLSept. 18, 2020GlobalAT2030 ResourcesThis is the Privacy Note for the Call for evidence of Powering Inclusion: AI and Assistive Technology.
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Uncovering unexpected impacts: the case of digital manufacturing of wheelchairs in Kenya
Dr Giulia Barbareschi, Sibylle Daymond, Jake Honeywill, Dominic Noble, Nancy Mbugua, Ian Harris, Catherine Holloway, University College London Interaction Centre (UCLIC), Global Disability Innovation Hub, Motivation, Motivation AfricaSept. 1, 2020KenyaAcademic Research PublicationsTo address issues around the provision of appropriate wheelchairs in low-and-middle income countries Motivation developed a new method for producing customized wheelchairs leveraging technologies such as Computer Aided Design and 3D printing. This article was part of the RESNA 2020 Virtual Conference, GAATO/RESNA Assistive Technology Outcomes/Impact Summit.
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AT2030: Community led solutions. Assistive Technologies in Informal Settlements in Sierra Leone and Indonesia
Development Planning Unit (DPU)Aug. 19, 2020Case Studies and ReportsFind out more about the AT2030 sub-programme focusing on how disabled and older people in informal settlements in Banjarmasin (Indonesia) and Freetown (Sierra Leone) are able to achieve their aspirations, and the role that Assistive Technologies play in their strategies to do so.
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Product Narrative: Eyeglasses
Mathilde Chaudron, Margaret Savage, Frederic Seghers, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, Barbara Goedde, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, University College London, Catherine Holloway, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Priya Morjaria, Katherine PerryJuly 30, 2020GlobalCase Studies and ReportsProduct Narrative: Eyeglasses - A Market Landscape and Strategic Approach to Increasing Access to Eyeglasses in Low and Middle Income Countries.
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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'ArinoJuly 23, 2020Academic Research PublicationsA commentary from authors on COVID-19 as social disability
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Selfsustainable Assistive & Accessible Technology for Low Resource Settings
Catherine Holloway, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Mark Miodownik, Nicolai MarquardtJuly 1, 2020GlobalAcademic Research PublicationsCHI 2020 Extended Abstracts, April 25–30, 2020, Honolulu, HI, USA. Selfsustainable Assistive & Accessible Technology for Low Resource Settings
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Development of a tool/process for AT Country Capacity Assessment
GATE, World Health OrganizationJune 15, 2020AT2030 ResourcesPresentation from WHO on ATA-C tool.
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AT2030 Theory of Change
Global Disability Innovation HubJune 1, 2020AT2030 ResourcesThe theory of change presents the inputs, programmes, activities, outputs, outcome and impact of the AT2030 programme.
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AT2030 Communications Strategy
Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, Louise GebbettJune 1, 2020AT2030 ResourcesThis strategy has been developed to guide communications for the AT2030 programme. It is intended to be a point of reference for communications, a collective call to action, and a clear statement of priorities for the partnership. It will evolve as the programme does and includes details of how resources are allocated to achieve communication objectives.
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The Social Network: How People with Visual Impairment use Mobile Phones in Kibera, Kenya
Catherine Holloway, Dr Giulia Barbareschi, Katherine Arnold, Grace Magomere, Wycliffe Ambeyi Wetende, Gabriel Ngare, Joyce OlenjaMay 4, 2020KenyaAcademic Research PublicationsThis paper on how social interactions mediate the use of mobile phones by visually impaired people in Kibera, Kenya was accepted to the CHI2020 Conference, a global event on Human-Computer Interaction.
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Product Narrative: Prostheses (Spanish)
Cynthia Liao, Frederic Seghers, Margaret Savage, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, Barbara Goedde, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, UCL, Vicki Austin, Catherine Holloway, Dr Ben OldfreyApril 30, 2020GlobalCase Studies and ReportsThis 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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Final Report: Assistive Technology Country Capacity Assessment in seven African Countries using WHO Assistive Technology Assessment-Capacity Tool
Clinton Health Access InitiativeApril 30, 2020Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Uganda, Nigeria, Malawi, Liberia, EthiopiaCase Studies and ReportsDraft prepared by Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
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Product Narrative: Prostheses (French)
Cynthia Liao, Frederic Seghers, Margaret Savage, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, Barbara Goedde, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, UCL, Vicki Austin, Catherine Holloway, Dr Ben OldfreyApril 30, 2020GlobalCase Studies and ReportsThis 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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Product Narrative: Prostheses
Cynthia Liao, Frederic Seghers, Margaret Savage, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Alison End Fineberg, Barbara Goedde, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, UCL, Vicki Austin, Catherine Holloway, Dr Ben OldfreyApril 30, 2020GlobalCase Studies and ReportsA Market Landscape and Strategic Approach to Increasing Access to Prosthetic Devices and Related Services in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
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Learnings from the Implementation: Assistive Technology Country Capacity Assessment using WHO Assistive Technology Assessment-Capacity Tool
Clinton Health Access InitiativeApril 30, 2020Rwanda, Uganda, Liberia, Ethiopia, Malawi, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Iraq, Bahrain, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, MongoliaCase Studies and ReportsThis draft was prepared by the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
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National priority assistive product list development in low resource countries: lessons learned from Tajikistan
Michael Allen, Satish Mishra, Chapal Khasnabis, Manfred Huber, Andrea Pupulin, Björn EkmanApril 2, 2020TajikistanAcademic Research PublicationsIn most low-income countries, the assistive technology sector is underdeveloped and only a small percentage of people in need have access to assistive products [Citation1]. Over the last 30 years, and currently, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and development agencies have played a crucial role in supporting rehabilitation centres and in providing assistive technology [Citation2]. However, reliance on external donors is not a sustainable long-term strategy and governments are starting to take increased control and responsibility for the development of the sector. As government involvement rises, policies and programmes need to keep up with the changes. Effective policies and programmes that aim to make the most efficient use of limited funding and resources need to be developed. A phased approach with realistic objectives and timelines is in most contexts the most favourable strategy for low-income countries to move towards the goal of universal health coverage.
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Sustainable and equitable provision of wheelchairs in low- and middle-income countries: an economic assessment of the models for wheelchair provision in Tajikistan
Michael Allen, Satish Mishra, Chapal Khasnabis, Manfred Huber, Andrea Pupulin, Björn EkmanMarch 31, 2020TajikistanAcademic Research PublicationsReaching universal coverage of assistive technologies remains a challenge in many low- and middle-income countries. Tajikistan has recently adopted several policies and national strategies to strengthen the rights of people with disabilities and improve the provision of assistive products. However, Tajikistan faces a number of challenges, including ensuring sustainable funding for the provision of wheelchairs in the medium and long term.
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Uganda Capacity Assessment Report
Clinton Health Access InitiativeMarch 25, 2020UgandaCase Studies and ReportsThe 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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