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    Sierra Leone Country Capacity Assessment

    Clinton Health Access Initiative
    Dec. 18, 2019
    Sierra Leone
    Case Studies and Reports

    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.

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    Understanding the mobile disability gap

    GSMA, Clara Aranda, Alizee Boutard
    Dec. 3, 2019
    Case Studies and Reports

    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
    Case Studies and Reports

    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 (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
    Case Studies and Reports

    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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    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
    Case Studies and Reports

    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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    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
    Case Studies and Reports

    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
    Case Studies and Reports

    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.

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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
    Case Studies and Reports

    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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    Great Summit Submission Theme 9: ‘Effective Access to AT’

    Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin
    Dec. 1, 2019
    Global
    Case Studies and Reports

    Great Summit Submission Theme 9: ‘Effective Access to AT’ Title: Overcoming systematic global barriers to AT: a new methodology and quickstart testing through a £20m programme.

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    Rationale for a Rapid Methodology to Assess the Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Population-Based Surveys.

    Sarah Polack, Hannah Kuper, Islay Mactaggart, Tess Bright, Min J. Kim, Jennifer Yip
    Nov. 30, 2019
    Academic Research Publications

    Between 2013-2014, two all aged population-based surveys of hearing loss were conducted in one district each of India and Cameroon. Secondary data analysis was conducted to determine the proportion of hearing loss (moderate or greater) in people aged 30+, 40+ and 50+. Poisson regression models were developed to predict the expected prevalence of hearing loss in the whole population, based on the prevalence in people aged 30+, 40+, and 50+, which was compared to the observed prevalence.

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    Intersections Between Systems Thinking and Market Shaping for Assistive Technology: The SMART(Systems-Market for Assistive and Related Technologies) Thinking Matrix

    Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Malcolm MacLachlan, Joanne McVeigh, Michael Cooke, Delia Ferri, Dena Javadi
    Nov. 23, 2019
    Academic Research Publications

    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.

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    Mobile technologies as assistive technologies in humanitarian and development contexts

    Clara Aranda, Michael Nique, Jenny Casswell
    Oct. 17, 2019
    Academic Research Publications

    In this paper, we present the results of three studies researching the digital accessibility gap faced by persons with disabilities in resource-limited settings and humanitarian crises.

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    Assistive technology innovation ecosystem design: A Kenyan case study

    Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Sarah Albala, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Dr Giulia Barbareschi, Bernard Chiira, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Umesh Pandya, Richard Ayah, Joyce Olenja, Kim Chapman, Helen Dawes
    Aug. 5, 2019
    Academic Research Publications

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

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

    GATE, Natasha Layton, Johan Borg
    Aug. 5, 2019
    Academic Research Publications

    Full manuscripts that were presented at the GReAT Consultation 2019

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    Applying market shaping approaches to increase access to assistive technology: Summary of the wheelchair product narrative

    Catherine Holloway, Richard Frost, Frederic Seghers, Novia Afdhila, Alison End Fineberg, Margaret Savage, Sara Boiten, Michael Allen, Nikki Tyler, Rachit Kejariwal
    Aug. 5, 2019
    Academic Research Publications

    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

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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
    Case Studies and Reports

    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
    Case Studies and Reports

    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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    Mobile phones as assistive technologies: Gaps and opportunities

    Catherine Holloway, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Dr Giulia Barbareschi, Clara Aranda, Michael Nique
    Aug. 5, 2019
    Academic Research Publications

    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.

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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
    Case Studies and Reports

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

    Natasha Layton, Johan Borg
    Aug. 5, 2019
    Academic Research Publications

    Full manuscripts that were presented at the GReAT Consultation 2019.

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