In this new report, ATscale describes the enormous gains that access to assistive technology (AT) can have in health, for the community and the economy. The figures are dramatic: investment in the provision of four assistive products – hearing aids, prostheses, eyeglasses, and wheelchairs – will result in a return on investment of 9:1.
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Examines the global eyeglasses market, identifies critical barriers to access, and proposes strategies to improve affordability and distribution of eyeglasses, especially in underserved regions.
This report explores the intersection between age, gender and disability and the use of Assisted Technology (AT) by older people, in emergency response and as a tool for disaster risk reduction. The report shows that AT can have a positive impact on independence, vulnerability reduction and resilience building for older women and men in humanitarian crises.
The objective of the study, commissioned by HelpAge International, was to explore the intersection between age and disability and the use of assistive technology by older people in both emergency response and as a tool for disaster risk reduction.
Early rehabilitation is now recognized as being an integral part of a patient’s recovery in conflicts and disasters. Starting in acute care, early rehabilitation can help prevent complications, speed recovery, and help ensure continuity of care. Rehabilitation professionals working in early rehabilitation need skills across a wide range of clinical areas, and in…
This online training supports implementation of the Early rehabilitation in conflict and disasters guide.
A dynamic platform for global eye health data, trends and insights — informing critical decisions and action.
A series of stories and illustrations for children about wearing glasses.
ISPO has released the statement that highlights the important role of all people involved with assistive technology services and the needs of these healthcare professionals, whether in the public or private sector, as well as the users who receive their services, to be included in early national vaccination plans.
This statement advocates for the inclusion of assistive technology (AT) users and providers in early COVID-19 vaccination plans. It highlights the disruption of AT services during the pandemic and the critical role of professionals in prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchair services, and related fields, many of whom may be overlooked in national vaccination strategies.