Insights into the Assistive Products Demand Landscape.

Insights into the Assistive Products Demand Landscape. Date: 2 July 2025, Time: 12:00 CEST Join us for the second webinar in the Discussion Series on Market Shaping in the Assistive Technology Sector. The sector faces multiple challenges including informational asymmetry, fragmented demand, high prices, limited supplier competition and high barriers to market entry. The challenges are deeper in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).The discussion series focuses on demystifying the different facets of market barriers to foster cross-sectoral learning and collaboration toward building healthy and sustainable assistive product markets, particularly in LMICs. Episode 2 will explore the demand landscape for assistive products - the significant unmet needs, cost drivers and China’s supplier landscape, and present actionable strategies to improve AT access in low- and middle-income countries.  The webinar coincides with the launch of the Assistive Products Market Report 2025, co-developed by ATscale and CHAI, which builds upon the 2024 report, focused on products and suppliers.  The webinar will be held in English, French and Chinese. We are very excited to welcome the following speakers: · Megan Davis-Ferguson, South Africa Ministry of Health · Zhang Hongtao, China Assistive Devices and Technology Center (CADTC) · Domitille Harb, Hear the World Foundation · Colman Ndetembea, Kyaro Assistive Tech  · Shitaye Astawes, African Disability Forum  Register for the webinar    Policy Brief on Assistive Technology (AT) and Employment  Date: 9 July 2025, Time: 12:00 CEST Join us on 9 July 2025 to hear findings and recommendations from the recently published policy brief on assistive technology and employment.  Published in partnership with ILO, the brief highlights the crucial role of Assistive Technology (AT) in expanding employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and other AT users in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).  Speakers in the webinar will share recommendations for specific actions that various stakeholders (governments, employers, AT companies, organizations of persons with disabilities, industry associations and networks, and development partners) can take to strengthen the AT ecosystem.   Learn more about the brief and download the report  Register for the webinar

 

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