Peru
Building a pipeline of countries for assistive technology investment
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Building a pipeline of countries for assistive technology investmen
Map of Peru
Objectives of the programme: To achieve key milestones including the successful completion of the ATA-C report and the assistive technology roadmap, development of communication materials, monthly awareness-raising meetings, and formalization of a technical working group to finalize the assistive technology roadmap.
Programme description: ATscale worked with Momentum Wheels for Humanity to assess and improve the assistive technology landscape in Peru. This included the formation of a Technical Working Group, carrying out a capacity assessment (ATA-C), drafting of an assistive technology roadmap and awareness-raising events and media. The programme also held a virtual introduction to assistive technology for Ministry of Health medical staff.
Programme results:
 | Accessible awareness-raising videos were developed (one in Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara on the situation of AT in Peru, and another on the development of the AT roadmap). |
 | A significant development was the formalization of a technical working group in Peru on June 24th, via Presidential Resolution. |
 | The programme has drafted Peru assistive technology national roadmaps. |
