This report analyses markets for eyeglasses, hearing aids, prostheses, wheelchairs, and digital technology, outlining solutions to improve cost and availability.
The Case for Investing in Assistive Technology
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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Publisher Name:
ATscale
Publisher Website:
https://atscalepartnership.org/
Publication Year:
2020
Languages:
English, Spanish, French, Russian
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Categories:
Awareness raising and advocacy, Evidence and data, General resources
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