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Journal Article
Assistive technology: The current perspective in India
2023
Overview
The world, today, recognizes the increasing importance of assistive technology (AT) that can reduce the functional limitations of persons with disabilities, individuals with chronic debilitating diseases, and elders. This indicates that at some point, everyone, either temporary or permanent, will require AT to improve their physical and functional abilities, thus contributing to independent living, social inclusion, and education. Besides this, the need for AT will be growing with a majority from low-middle-income countries. The same is true for India though we are not sure how many people have met a need, and unmet need for AT to date, but the requirement will continue to increase. There is a significant gap between needs and access to AT. Recently, the WHO has led many initiatives related to AT services after the 71st World Health Assembly's resolution in 2018, to improve access to AT for its member states. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have pledged that no one should be left behind irrespective of personal characteristics. India, a ratified member state, needs to align with various initiatives undertaken by the WHO and the UN. Despite many challenges, India needs to formulate evidence-based AT policy, planning within the purview of the healthcare delivery system in collaboration with various government and nongovernment sectors, including industries. This article explores the need, access, and potential challenges associated with AT services in India. Finally, we discussed various initiatives on AT in the country and possible recommendations to improve AT services across.
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer - Medknow,Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd,Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd,Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
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