Between 2020 and 2023, four years of research in six cities in lower-and-middle-income countries, led by the Global Disability innovation Hub (GDI Hub) under the UK Aid funded AT2030 programme, has explored the current state of accessibility and inclusion in cities, with the intention of understanding how inclusive design can deliver more inclusive and accessible…
Providing assistive technology
for children in rural Asia
Amar Seva Sangam, an Indian NGO and service provider, is based in the southern province of Tamil Nadu. In 2020 it started the Paediatric Assistive Technology (AT) Provision programme, providing information on adequate AT with a focus on children in rural areas. The programme consists of an initial assessment of needs, a training programme for rehabilitators, AT assessment camps, support in finding sponsors, and advice on accessing government funding. Between 2020 and 2022 there were 24 AT assessment camps held, applying more than 1,500 assistive products.
Details
Publisher Name:
Zero Project, Amar Seva Sangam
Publication Year:
2022
Languages:
English
Country or Region:
India
Categories:
Report
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