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.
Vision and hearing screening for school-age children: implementation handbook
This publication includes vision and hearing screening for school-age children, implementation handbook provides practical guidance to support the establishment of sensory screening programmes for school-age children. It is intended to be used with the
following resources:
• Vision and eye screening implementation handbook.
• Hearing screening: considerations for implementation.
• Vision and hearing for school-age children: blended course.
Financial support for the development of this publication was provided by the ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology hosted by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).
following resources:
• Vision and eye screening implementation handbook.
• Hearing screening: considerations for implementation.
• Vision and hearing for school-age children: blended course.
Financial support for the development of this publication was provided by the ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology hosted by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).
Details
Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Publisher Website:
www.who.int
Publication Year:
2025
Languages:
English
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Categories:
Guide
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