This study was conducted as part of the AT2030 Research Programme, which is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and delivered by the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub). It was carried out by a team from the Sierra Leonean Centre of Dialogue on Human Settlement and Poverty Alleviation (CODOHSAPA), the Sierra Leone Federation…
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The Assistive Technology Country Capacity Assessment was completed as part of the AT2030 program. The AT2030 program is funded by UK aid from the UK government and led by the Global Disability Innovation Hub. Developing of the report has been a participatory process, involving extensive review of government and other policy documents and reports including: The…
This publication summarizes the situation of the assistive technology system in Georgia as of August 2021, and the findings of a household survey on assistive technology conducted in March 2021. It describes the current resources, needs, gaps and opportunities in the area of assistive technology in Georgia, and provides recommendations on how to strengthen the…
This publication summarizes the situation of the assistive technology system in Ukraine, as at September 2020, and the findings of a household survey on assistive technology conducted in April–June 2021. It outlines key achievements, needs and opportunities for intervention in the field of assistive technology
The 71st World Health Assembly (WHA) adopted resolution WHA71.8 on 26 May 2018. It urges all Member States to take action to improve access to assistive technology. Among others, the resolution requests WHO to prepare the Global Report on access to Assistive Technology (GReAT) based on the best available scientific evidence and international experience. It also…
This report documents a consultative review of the rapid Assistive Technology Assessment (rATA) survey and implementation. The review was carried out to inform the further development and use of the rATA survey, considering the methods used for data collection, country support, data analysis, and dissemination. The report provides lessons learned, recommendations,…
The purpose of this publication is to highlight the unmet need for rehabilitation and assistive technology for persons living with neglected tropical diseases, and provide recommendations for improving access to services through an integrated service delivery model.
This document was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to guide the procurement of assistive products. It is intended primarily for procurement teams working in less-resourced settings. It should be read alongside the WHO and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) publication "A manual for public procurement of assistive products, accessories, spare…
Launch document outlining the Rehabilitation 2030 initiative goals and actions.
This document provides a useful resource for those planning to implement a national or subnational community level hearing aid service delivery programme. The service delivery approaches outlined may be adapted for application within different cultural contexts and settings and aligned with the available infrastructure