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    ATscale: Establishing a cross sector partnership to increase access to assistive technology

    Vicki Austin, Alison End Fineberg, Margaret Savage, Sara Boiten, James Droop, Michael Allen, Phyllis Heydt, Dennis Sondergaard, Gopal Mitra
    Aug. 5, 2019
    Academic Research Publications

    Applying lessons-learned from other areas of global health and development, ATscale was established with the recognition that to influence the complex systems for AT access, a broad set of stakeholders is needed to invest in and coordinate a multi-faceted, systematic approach spanning market shaping, capacity development, and political prioritisation.

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    Product Narrative: wheelchairs (Spanish)

    Margaret Savage, Novia Afdhila, Frederic Seghers, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Richard Frost, Alison End Fineberg, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, Catherine Holloway
    Aug. 5, 2019
    Case Studies and Reports

    This is the Spanish translation of the Product Narrative: wheelchairs. The document reflects a detailed analysis of the market landscape for wheelchairs and associated services and systems and proposes a potential strategic approach to increasing access to affordable and appropriate devices and services.

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    Product Narrative: wheelchairs (French)

    Margaret Savage, Novia Afdhila, Frederic Seghers, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Richard Frost, Alison End Fineberg, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, Catherine Holloway
    Aug. 5, 2019
    Case Studies and Reports

    This is the French translation of the Product Narrative: wheelchairs. The document reflects a detailed analysis of the market landscape for wheelchairs and associated services and systems and proposes a potential strategic approach to increasing access to affordable and appropriate devices and services.

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    Applying market shaping approaches to increase access to assistive technology: Summary of the wheelchair product narrative

    Catherine Holloway, Richard Frost, Frederic Seghers, Novia Afdhila, Alison End Fineberg, Margaret Savage, Sara Boiten, Michael Allen, Nikki Tyler, Rachit Kejariwal
    Aug. 5, 2019
    Academic Research Publications

    This paper outlines what market shaping is, and how it can be applied to assistive technology at large – using the aforementioned wheelchair product narrative as an illustrative case study and presents the proposed market-shaping strategy for wheelchairs. ATscale will develop a framework to evaluate short-term interventions identified to achieve a healthy market and increase access. This paper provides an opportunity to obtain

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    Overcoming systematic global barriers to assistive technology: A new methodology and quick-start testing through a 20m programme

    Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Lucie Pannell, Dr Dafne Morgado Ramirez, Richard Frost, Iain McKinnon, Lord Chris Holmes of Richmond, Dr Maria Kett, Prof Nora Groce, Dr Mark Carew, Dr Ola Abu Alghaib, Emma Tebbutt, Emily Kobayashi, Frederic Seghers, Dr Giulia Barbareschi, Wei Zhang
    Aug. 5, 2019
    Academic Research Publications

    This paper summarises the evidence examined in that Scoping Report; presents the methodology it proposed for AT2030; and shares the early findings.

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    Product Narrative: wheelchairs (Chinese)

    Margaret Savage, Novia Afdhila, Frederic Seghers, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Richard Frost, Alison End Fineberg, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, Catherine Holloway
    Aug. 5, 2019
    Case Studies and Reports

    This is the Chinese translation of the Product Narrative: wheelchairs. The document reflects a detailed analysis of the market landscape for wheelchairs and associated services and systems and proposes a potential strategic approach to increasing access to affordable and appropriate devices and services.

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    Product Narrative: wheelchairs

    Margaret Savage, Novia Afdhila, Frederic Seghers, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Richard Frost, Alison End Fineberg, ATscale, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Vicki Austin, Catherine Holloway
    Aug. 5, 2019
    Case Studies and Reports

    The document reflects a detailed analysis of the market landscape for wheelchairs and associated services and systems and proposes a potential strategic approach to increasing access to affordable and appropriate devices and services.

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    Assistive technology innovation ecosystem design: A Kenyan case study

    Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Sarah Albala, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Dr Giulia Barbareschi, Bernard Chiira, Dr Ben Oldfrey, Umesh Pandya, Richard Ayah, Joyce Olenja, Kim Chapman, Helen Dawes
    Aug. 5, 2019
    Academic Research Publications

    This paper sets out the initial thinking for an East Africa Innovation Ecosystem.

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    Proceedings of the GReAT Consultation 2019 (Volume A, Day 1)

    GATE, Natasha Layton, Johan Borg
    Aug. 5, 2019
    Academic Research Publications

    Full manuscripts that were presented at the GReAT Consultation 2019

  • National Conference on Assistive Technology for All 2030. August 2-3, 2019, Bengaluru, INDIA Conference Proceedings. Celebrating 25th Anniversary. Rising beyond limits. Cover Image

    Global Disability Innovation Hub and AT Innovation in India

    Catherine Holloway
    Aug. 2, 2019
    Case Studies and Reports

    Cathy Holloway's presentation on the Global Disability Innovation Hub and AT Innovation in India at the National Conference on Assistive Technology in Bengaluru, India.

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    Capturing and Creating Value in the Assistive Technologies Landscape through a Mission-Oriented Approach: A New Research and Policy Agenda

    Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Sarah Albala, Malcolm MacLachlan, David Banes, Rose Bandukda, Rainer Kattel, Mariana Mazzucato, Julian Walker
    Aug. 1, 2019
    Global
    AT2030 Resources

    The working paper presents a new research and policy agenda for capturing and Creating Value in the Assistive Technologies Landscape through a Mission-Oriented Approach.

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    AT2030 leaflet

    Global Disability Innovation Hub
    June 3, 2019
    AT2030 Resources

    Over five years, AT2030 will test ‘what works’ to improve access to AT and will invest £20m to support solutions to scale. With a focus on innovative products, new service models, and global capacity support, the programme will reach 9 million people directly and 6 million more indirectly to enable a lifetime of potential through life-changing Assistive Technology.

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    Training in Assistive Products Pilot Report

    World Health Organization
    June 1, 2019
    Case Studies and Reports

    The Papua New Guinea (PNG) pilot was carried out in June 2019, in collaboration with the National Department of Health (NDOH) Health Facilities Standards Branch, National Capital District Community (NCDC) Health Services, Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) Eye Clinic and the National Orthotics and Prosthetics Service (NOPS).

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    Assistive technology in Tajikistan: situational analysis

    World Health Organization
    May 9, 2019
    Tajikistan
    AT2030 Resources

    This publication summarizes the current gaps, needs and opportunities for intervention in the field of assistive technology in Tajikistan. The situational analysis was conducted under the leadership of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Republic of Tajikistan and with technical support from the WHO Country Office, Tajikistan. It was undertaken in collaboration with different Government ministries and State agencies, development partners, United Nations agencies, nongovernmental organizations, disabled people’s organizations and users of assistive products. It adopted a realist synthesis approach, responsive to the unique social, cultural, economic and political circumstances in the country. The evaluation focuses on assistive technology policy and governance, service provision and the impact of assistive technology on the health and well-being of individual users and their families, with the aim of improving access to high-quality, affordable assistive products in T

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    Provision of wheelchairs in Tajikistan: economic assessment of alternative options

    World Health Organization
    April 23, 2019
    Tajikstan
    AT2030 Resources

    Overview This publication presents the results of a study on the economic aspects of various models for the provision of wheelchairs in Tajikistan. The study was conducted under the leadership of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Republic of Tajikistan and with technical support from the WHO Country Office, Tajikistan. The study was finalized in consultation with Tajik users of wheelchairs, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection and international experts on wheelchair production and provision, and made use of national and international evidence on the provision of wheelchairs to inform the analysis and develop evidence-based policy options. While the study focuses on the Tajik context and its aspirations to expand in-country production of wheelchairs, its approach and findings will also be of interest to other countries in a similar situation and to other interested stakeholders.

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    Leveraging the Potential of Mobile for Persons with Disabilities

    GSMA
    Nov. 1, 2018
    Global
    Case Studies and Reports

    The GSMA published this landscaping report “Leveraging the Potential of Mobile for Persons with Disabilities” based on the review of existing research and key informant interviews with ecosystem actors and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in five emerging markets. Funded through UK aid, AT2030 programme.

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    Scoping research report on assistive technology

    Vicki Austin, Catherine Holloway, Felipe Ramos Barajas, Lucie Pannell, Dr Dafne Morgado Ramirez, Richard Frost, Iain McKinnon, Lord Chris Holmes of Richmond, Rosemary Frazer, Dr Maria Kett, Prof Nora Groce, Dr Mark Carew, Dr Ola Abu Alghaib, Emma Tebbutt, Emily Kobayashi, Frederic Seghers, Dr Giulia Barbareschi
    June 4, 2018
    Case Studies and Reports

    This Scoping Research Report on Assistive Technology seeks to unpick and understand the multi-layered and multifaceted ways in which economic, social, and political factors interplay and interact to create barriers to AT for those who need it the most.

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