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.
Technical Note on Accessibility : The Narrative
The Technical Note on Accessibility focuses on various dimensions of accessibility, particularly for persons with disabilities, but also for a broader population including children, older persons, and others. The document highlights the importance of accessibility in achieving the World Bank's twin goals of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. It emphasizes the need for regular and meaningful consultations with persons with disabilities and their representative organizations to ensure the appropriateness and technical quality of proposed solutions.
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World Bank
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https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/
Publication Year:
2022
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English
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Case study, Guide, Report, Standard or framework
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