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  • Front cover of the report, with images of people using a brille reader Cover Image

    KBT Impact Performance Snapshot

    Global Disability Innovation Hub, 60Decibels
    June 8, 2023
    Case Studies and Reports

    This report, developed by 60Decibels, explores more about Kilimanjario Blind Trust customers, their profiles, outcomes and experiences - looking at key performance and impact metrics to discover customer loyalty, feedback and overall impact to lives.

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    A human rights-based approach to assistive technology provision in global policy

    Vicki Austin, Catherine Holloway, Jamie Danemayer, Rainer Kattel, Giulia Barbareschi, Zuleima Dafne Morgado-Ramirez, Oriol Vallès Codina, Nora Colton, Arne Henning Eide
    June 8, 2023
    Academic Research Publications

    This research argues that assistive technology (AT) is a human right essential for the meaningful participation of disabled individuals in society, yet global inequities in access persist. It examines the opportunities and challenges in creating a policy framework to ensure affordable, high-quality AT access. By reviewing healthcare technology access challenges and focusing on the Norwegian AT system, the chapter highlights recent policy advancements and new data collection methods that demonstrate AT's impact. It concludes by discussing how innovation and disability policy can enhance the availability, affordability, and effectiveness of AT, thereby increasing its social and economic benefits.

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    Koalaa Impact Performance Snapshot

    60Decibels, Global Disability Innovation Hub
    June 6, 2023
    Case Studies and Reports

    This report, developed by 60Decibels, explores more about Koalaa customers, their profiles, outcomes and experiences - looking at key performance and impact metrics to discover customer loyalty, feedback and overall impact to lives.

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    Wheelchair provision guidelines

    World Health Organization
    June 5, 2023
    Global
    AT2030 Resources

    These Wheelchair provision guidelines aim to support improved access to appropriate wheelchairs, for all those in need, including children, older persons, people with mobility disabilities, and those with chronic health conditions.

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    The Impact of Assistive Technology

    60Decibels, Global Disability Innovation Hub
    June 2, 2023
    Case Studies and Reports

    There is a need to create data and evidence for the AT sector. The current data vacuum is challenging venture but also ecosystem growth. At the ecosystem-level the lack of data and evidence creates a significant barrier for the sector to make informed decisions about where and when to invest. The objective of this research was to develop an easily administrable set of surveys – AT Lean Impact Assessment Suite – which would capture company-level impact for emerging AT companies from the users’ perspectives whilst simultaneously delivering ecosystem-wide learnings.

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    Rwanda national partner event to galvanise support on the Disability Information System for Inclusive Development

    Clinton Health Access Initiative
    May 24, 2023
    Rwanda
    Case Studies and Reports

    This case study explores a recent National Partner event led by the Rwandan National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) and its stakeholders to build support on the Disability Information System for Inclusive Development. This system aims to provide evidence-based support for inclusive policies, enhance accountability, improve service delivery, and foster better coordination among key stakeholders. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance management of disability information in the country.

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    Seeking information about assistive technology: Exploring current practices, challenges, and the need for smarter systems

    William Bhot, Catherine Holloway, Jamie Danemayer, Prof. Youngjun Cho, Aneesha Singh, John Shawe-Taylor, Nadia Berthouze, Ollie Dixon, Marko Grobelnik
    May 18, 2023
    Global
    Academic Research Publications

    This paper presents value-based design implications to improve functionality of future AT-information seeking platforms, through incorporating smarter systems to support decision-making and need-matching whilst ensuring ethical standards for disability fairness remain.

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    National Assistive Technology Standards of Sierra Leone

    Ministry of Health and Sanitation Sierra Leone
    April 19, 2023
    Sierra Leone
    AT2030 Resources

    This document was developed to guide the procurement of assistive products in Sierra Leone. It is intended primarily for procurement teams, implementing partners and donors working on providing AT devices for all forms of disabilities.

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    Government of Sierra Leone National Assistive Technology Procurement Guidelines of Sierra Leone

    Ministry of Health and Sanitation Sierra Leone
    April 19, 2023
    Sierra Leone
    AT2030 Resources

    Procurement guidelines which seek to standardize the procurement process of AT products for Sierra Leone.

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    Case Study AT2030: Measuring Need through Population Health Data and Screening Tools

    Catherine Holloway, Giulia Barbareschi, Jamie Danemayer
    April 11, 2023
    Case Studies and Reports

    Case Study AT2030: Measuring Need through Population Health Data and Screening Tools. Excerpted from Disability Interactions: Creating Inclusive Innovations

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    Case Study: Enabling Access to Quality, Inclusive Education for Learners with Visual Impairment in Africa

    Catherine Holloway, Giulia Barbareschi, Kilimanjaro Blind Trust
    April 11, 2023
    Case Studies and Reports

    Case Study: Enabling Access to Quality, Inclusive Education for Learners with Visual Impairment in Africa. Excerpted from Disability Interactions: Creating Inclusive Innovations by Catherine Holloway and Giulia Barbareschi.

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    Case Study: DIX within the AT2030 program in Kenya

    Catherine Holloway, Giulia Barbareschi
    April 11, 2023
    Case Studies and Reports

    Case Study: DIX within the AT2030 program in Kenya. Excerpted from Disability Interactions: Creating Inclusive Innovations by Catherine Holloway and Giulia Barbareschi.

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    Case Study: Motivation InnovATe Wheelchairs, Reimagining Bespoke Wheelchair Manufacturing Through Technology

    Catherine Holloway, Giulia Barbareschi, Jake Honeywill, Nancy Mbugua
    April 11, 2023
    Case Studies and Reports

    Case Study: Motivation InnovATe Wheelchairs, Reimagining Bespoke Wheelchair Manufacturing Through Technology. An excerpt from Disability Interactions: Creating Inclusive Innovations by Catherine Holloway and Giulia Barbareschi.

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    Case Study: Local Production Opportunities for Assistive Technology

    Catherine Holloway, Giulia Barbareschi, Dr Ben Oldfrey
    April 11, 2023
    Case Studies and Reports

    Case Study: Local production opportunities for Assistive Technology. An excerpt from Disability Interactions: Creating Inclusive Innovations by Catherine Holloway and Giulia Barbareschi

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    Case Study: Tacilia, Designing Interactive Technology for Blind Students

    Catherine Holloway, Giulia Barbareschi, Tigmanshu Bhatnagar
    April 11, 2023
    Case Studies and Reports

    Case Study: Tacilia, Designing Interactive Technology for Blind Students. An excerpt from Disability Interactions: Creating Inclusive Innovations by Catherine Holloway and Giulia Barbareschi

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    Case Study: Neurodiversity and Disability—Reflections

    Catherine Holloway, Giulia Barbareschi, Dafne Zuleima Morgado Ramirez
    April 11, 2023
    Case Studies and Reports

    Case Study: Neurodiversity and Disability—Reflections. Excerpted from Disability Interactions: Creating Inclusive Innovations.

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    Case Study: Google Euphonia, Supporting People with Impaired Speech to be Better Understood

    Catherine Holloway, Giulia Barbareschi, Richard Cave
    April 11, 2023
    Case Studies and Reports

    Case Study: Google Euphonia, Supporting People with Impaired Speech to be Better Understood. Excerpted from Disability Interactions: Creating Inclusive Innovations

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    Inclusive Design and Accessibility of the Built Environment in Freetown - an Inclusive Infrastructure Case Study from Sierra Leone

    Global Disability Innovation Hub, SLURC
    April 11, 2023
    Sierra Leone
    Case Studies and Reports

    This case study explores the current state of the infrastructure provision - and makes recommendations for opportunities to imbed accessibility and inclusion across Freetown.

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    60 Decibels Performance Snapshot (ATIF) (Trestle Labs)

    Global Disability Innovation Hub, 60 Decibels
    March 31, 2023
    Case Studies and Reports

    This report, developed by Global Disability Innovation Hub and 60Decibels, explores more about Trestle Labs customers, their profiles, outcomes, and experiences. It examines key performance and impact metrics to discover customer loyalty, feedback, and overall impact on lives.

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    Tacilia: Innovation Stack

    Global Disability Innovation Hub
    March 30, 2023
    Case Studies and Reports

    Innovation is the process by which something new and meaningful is created that can reach people. This is an example of Tacilia, a new technology for tactile display devices. It aims to reduce the complexity of refreshable tactile displays by reducing the number of components required to actuate a pin array. The development of Tacilia encountered many challenges, and it was constantly overcoming challenges with the people who will be using the technology that reflects the process of inventing new, valuable, and marketable assistive technology.

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