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  1. Assistive technology - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Jan 2, 2024 · Overview Assistive technology is an umbrella term for assistive products and their related systems and services. Assistive products help maintain or improve an individual’s …

  2. Global Report on Assistive Technology

    May 15, 2022 · The Global report on assistive technology presents a comprehensive dataset and analysis of current assistive technology access, drawing the attention of governments and civil …

  3. What are some types of assistive devices and how are they used?

    Oct 18, 2018 · Some examples of assistive technologies are:Some examples of assistive technologies are: Mobility aids, such as wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, crutches 1, …

  4. Assistive technology - World Health Organization (WHO)

    May 17, 2025 · Assistive technology enables and promotes inclusion and participation, especially of persons with disability, aging populations, and people with non-communicable diseases. …

  5. Global report on assistive technology

    May 16, 2022 · The Global report on assistive technology was developed in response to the World Health Assembly resolution WHA71.8 on improving access to assistive technology adopted in …

  6. Assistive technology - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Apr 5, 2023 · Assistive products include devices, equipment, instruments or software from 6 functional domains: mobility, vision, hearing, communication, cognition and self-care. …

  7. Rehabilitative and Assistive Technology - NICHD

    Rehabilitative and assistive technology refers to tools, equipment, or products that can help people with disabilities successfully complete activities at school, home, work, and in the …

  8. Health products policy and standards

    Jan 2, 2024 · Procurement of high-quality, appropriate, and affordable assistive products remains a challenge for many government and non-government agencies. To address this, WHO and …

  9. Assistive technology data portal - World Health Organization (WHO)

    The data were collected using two WHO tools: Assistive technology population access indicators, a population-based household survey that measures self-reported use, need, met need, and …

  10. New dashboard visualizes progress on assistive technology access …

    May 11, 2025 · WHO/Europe has launched a new data dashboard on the European Health Information Gateway, offering easy access to data and evidence related to assistive …