Why assistive technology matters for climate action
Assistive technology users, including persons with disabilities, can be most acutely affected by
climate change. Assistive technology that enables people to move, communicate, hear and see better is crucial, sometimes for survival, during climate-driven disasters. When people migrate and become displaced, it is often extremely hard to access the assistive products and services they need.
Climate change amplifies existing inequities between those who can access assistive technology and those who cannot, and creates new barriers for people who may require assistive devices.
A series of thematic briefs explain the cross-cutting nature of assistive technology and why assistive technology matters for various sectors.
The aim of the series is to advocate the inclusion of assistive technology considerations in cross-sectoral strategies and operational plans at national level, and in global policies and guidance; to encourage other sectors to consider the significant role assistive technology plays in helping them achieve their own goals, especially for inclusion and equity, and to make a clear link with the relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We expect them to be read by donors, partners, policy makers, AT experts, advocates and practitioners, and all those interested in equity, universality and achieving the SDGs
Click on each image below to download the briefs in English, French, Spanish, and accessible versions to discover why assistive technology matters.
