Systems Strengthening for Assistive Technology Information Systems
Access to assistive technology relies on an effective system built on key interconnected building blocks;governance and leadership, financing,service delivery, workforce development,assistive products, data and information systems, all centered around people.
Strengthening assistive technology systems requires coordinated investment in each of these building blocks to enhance their capacity and ensure they function efficiently and cohesively. Systems strengthening lies at the heart of ATscale’s country investments, tailored to specific national contexts.
What are the key challenges?
Worldwide, more than 2.5 billion people need one or more assistive products, such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, prostheses,spectacles or digital assistive technology. This number is expected to rise to 3.5 billion in 2050.
