Organizations
Assistive technology organizations
Globally, many organizations contribute to expanding access to quality assistive technology.
This page highlights a selection of key organizations that:
- Fund or implement assistive technology programmes
- Serve as member organizations or professional associations, or
- Provide training resources for assistive technology globally
This is not an exhaustive list of all organizations involved in assistive technology.
| Name of Organization | Role (As per organization's own description) | Website Link |
|---|---|---|
| World Vision International (WVI) |
World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to “follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God”. World Vision works to address the barriers that people living with disabilities face on a daily basis. |
http://wvi.org/ |
| Name of Organization | Role (As per organization's own description) | Website Link |
|---|---|---|
| World physiotherapy |
World Physiotherapy is the sole international voice for physiotherapy, representing more than 600,000 physiotherapists worldwide, through 129 member organizations. The organization operates as a non-profit organization and is committed to furthering the physiotherapy profession and improving global health by supporting member organizations with information, expertise, and services. |
https://world.physio/ |
| Name of Organization | Role (As per organization's own description) | Website Link |
|---|---|---|
| International Society of Wheelchair Professionals (ISWP) |
The International Society of Wheelchair Professionals (ISWP) was established in 2015 to address the global need for appropriate wheelchairs and related services. With over 80 million people worldwide requiring wheelchairs for mobility and function, many still lack access to suitable equipment and support. |
https://iswp.org/ |
| Physiopedia |
Physiopedia is a charity registered in the United Kingdom that provides an evidence-based and continually updating knowledge resource that is free for anyone to access. The Physiopedia website is the world's largest rehabilitation knowledge resource and is used by people throughout the world. |
https://www.physio-pedia.com/ |
| WHO Academy |
The WHO Academy hosts Learning on TAP (TAP for short), a WHO blended learning resource consisting of modular courses on a range of health topics including assistive technology and sensory functions (eyes and ears). The primary target audiences for TAP are primary care and community-level personnel. The assistive technology course teaches identification, referral and provision of selected assistive products for cognition, communication, hearing, mobility, self-care and vision. It also has modules for emergency contexts. |
https://whoacademy.org/partners/TAP/ |