how health financing practices can be harnessed to promote the delivery of rehabilitation services is limited. This document is the first WHO resource on health financing for rehabilitation. It considers current practices for financing rehabilitation services, frames
major challenges and opportunities, and offers guidance to decision-makers engaged in strengthening…
Policy Brief on Assistive Technology (AT) and Employment
This policy brief highlights the crucial role of Assistive Technology (AT) in expanding employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and other AT users in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It delves into the barriers faced by both AT users in accessing and effectively utilizing AT for employment purposes, and employers in providing or integrating AT for their employees. It also highlights the positive impact of AT on accessibility, performance, and career advancement, suggesting specific actions that different stakeholders can take to strengthen the AT ecosystem, while exploring emerging areas of promising practice in the provision and integration of AT to support employment outcomes.
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Publisher Name:
ATscale and International Labour Organization (ILO)
Publisher Website:
https://atscalepartnership.org/
Publication Year:
2025
Languages:
English
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Categories:
Policy
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