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About Assistive Technology
Today, 2.5 billion people need to use at least one type of AT, such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, prostheses, eyeglasses or digital services, but in low-income countries, over 90% do not have access to it. AT can make a significant difference in a user's ability to participate fully in social, economic, political, cultural, and family life. From supporting persons with disabilities to find meaningful employment to ensuring children with disabilities have access to quality and inclusive education to safeguarding the right of persons with disabilities to adequate healthcare, AT is crucial for a just, inclusive, and productive future for all. On the other hand, lack of access to AT can result in exclusion from education, work.
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Building AT Movement in Bangladesh: In-depth workshop on assistive technology
IDA, in collaboration with ATscale, GDI Hub, Sightsavers International and UK Aid’s Inclusive Futures programme hosted an in-depth workshop on assistive technology in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Enhancing Assistive Technology: In depth workshop for Kenyan OPDs
The workshop was delivered under the project “Boosting AT User Engagement and Knowledge, Globally and Locally” being co-delivered by IDA and ATScale. The workshop aimed to strengthen capacities of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in assistive technology.
Empowering OPDs in Rwanda through capacity building on assistive technology
National Union of Disability Organizations in Rwanda (NUDOR), African Disability Forum and International Disability Alliance (IDA), in collaboration with ATScale, hosted a workshop titled “In-depth Workshop on Assistive Technology for Rwandan OPDs” from 16-18 October 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda