Join Global Partnership for Assistive Technology
We will launch ‘ATscale’, a global partnership for assistive technology (with partners such as USAID, WHO, UNICEF and GDI Hub) to transform access and affordability for life-changing AT such as wheelchairs, prosthetics, hearing aids and glasses. Our objective is that 500m people globally will be being reached by essential assistive technology by 2030.
Timeframe and/or implementation plan
We aim to build the alliance in two stages. First, DFID will support this with an initial £10m, three year programme called ‘AT:2030 life-changing AT for all’. It will deliver at least 3 million people with access to ATs, catalyse at least 10 new disruptive technologies with potential for life-changing impact, develop at least 6 innovative service delivery models and spark 30-50 new start-ups. In parallel, we will work to create a more structured partnership model for the long-term with a further £20m programme.