[PDFlist] Global Report on assistive Technology 2022

[Sainimili Tawake]

Many thanks Paradise.  Very timely information.

From: PDFlist <pdflist-bounces at lists.pacificdisability.org> On Behalf Of Paradise Tabucala
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 12:51 PM
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Subject: [PDFlist] Global Report on assistive Technology 2022
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Bula Vinaka Team,

Attached is the 2022 Assistive Technology Report done by WHO and UNICEF. CBM International also had input into this report.

Some major points highlighted by WHO include:


  1.  Almost one billion children and adults with disabilities and older persons in need of assistive technology denied access, according to new report

Recommendations include:

  1.  Improve access within education, health and social care systems
  2.  Ensure availability, safety, effectiveness and affordability of assistive products
  3.  Enlarge, diversify and improve workforce capacity
  4.  Actively involve users of assistive technology and their families
  5.  Increase public awareness and combat stigma
  6.  Invest in data and evidence-based policy
  7.  Invest in research, innovation, and an enabling ecosystem
  8.  Develop and invest in enabling environments
  9.  Include assistive technology in humanitarian responses
  10. Provide technical and economic assistance through international cooperation to support national efforts.

The word version of the document is accessed via this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kVmzTfgFoPrYCD-T768bPrxvieV0y0Ub/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109712896481377894251&rtpof=true&sd=true

The report was released yesterday by WHO.

Kind regards

Paradise Tabucala
Public Relations & Communications Officer

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