ATscale publications

This policy brief highlights the crucial role of Assistive Technology in expanding employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and other AT users in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It delves into the barriers faced by both AT users in accessing and effectively utilizing AT for employment purposes, and employers in providing or integrating AT for their employees.

This joint policy brief by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology, examines how the rights and needs of assistive technology users can be more effectively addressed in DRR and climate action.   

This policy brief, jointly developed by UNICEF and ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology, underscores the vital role of assistive technology in enhancing access to education and learning opportunities for all children.

Across Africa, over 200 million individuals—including millions of older persons and people living with chronic health conditions—need assistive products to live, work, and fully participate in society. 

Jointly developed by UN Women and ATscale, this policy brief highlights the critical role of assistive technology in accelerating gender equality.

Technical report for strengthening access to affordable quality products and servicesGlobally, 2.5 billion people need one or more assistive products. Access to assistive technology and associated services leads to large societal welfare gains, from everyday independence for the individual and supporting family, increasing education and labour force participation, to economic growth and social equity. Through these mechanisms, every dollar spent on assistive technology yields nine dollars in return.