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International collaboration is advancing assistive technology (AT) globally. Emerging networks and the Global Alliance of Assistive Technology Organisations (GAATO) address unmet AT needs through shared research and knowledge transfer.

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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation science
  • Global health initiatives
  • Assistive technology development

Background:

  • Significant global disparities exist in assistive technology (AT) resources and expertise.
  • There is a substantial unmet need for appropriate and sustainable AT solutions worldwide.
  • Innovation and development in AT design, development, and delivery show great potential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe international collaborative efforts in the assistive technology (AT) sector.
  • To provide an update on global programs supporting AT.
  • To highlight emerging networks and the Global Alliance of Assistive Technology Organisations (GAATO) as mechanisms for global AT collaboration.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing systems thinking and market shaping strategies to address AT challenges.
  • Leveraging the expertise and ingenuity of AT stakeholders.
  • Showcasing emerging AT networks and GAATO as models for distributed, integrated global collaboration.

Main Results:

  • Emerging AT networks demonstrate a distributed yet integrated approach to meeting global AT needs.
  • The Global Alliance of Assistive Technology Organisations (GAATO) serves as a platform for facilitating global networking.
  • International collaboration is presented as a 'call to action' for advancing AT.

Conclusions:

  • Partners within the Global Alliance aim to advance AT through shared research, policy advocacy, education, and knowledge transfer.
  • Cross-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder collaborations are crucial for AT research and practice.
  • The emergence of self-organizing AT communities is supported by global movements like WHO GATE and GAATO.