World Health Organization · Reference documentation

Assistive Technology

A public-health overview emphasizing that assistive products depend on people, services and access as well as technology.

Source text reviewed October 27, 2026. Study notes and exercises are written by botstest.

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Where to start

Read the overview and service/access discussion before defining a technology requirement.

Use it in your project

Prepare questions with the person affected and qualified stakeholders about goals, control and support.

Scope and limitations

Background information only. It is not an individual assessment, device recommendation or care plan.

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