KABARMEGAPOLITAN.com – World Assistive Technology Day June 4: at least 2.5 billion people in the world need this technology. Assistive technology (AT) is products, systems, and equipment that help people with disabilities do the things they need every day, such as learning, working, and living. These technologies include a wide variety of devices and systems, such as Braille, screen reader software, text-to-speech, large print materials, hearing aids, reading guides, and much more.
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Although there are at least 2.5 billion people worldwide who need assistive technology to help them thrive, only about 10 percent of people in low-income countries can afford it.
This compares with 90 percent of people in high-income countries who have access to assistive technology.
World Assistive Technology Day was founded to help draw attention to this urgent need and engage more people in making change.
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World Assistive Technology Day was first scheduled for 2024 when it was founded through the efforts of an organization called Unlock the Everyday.
This group of caring people works hard to ensure that people around the world who need assistive technology can access it, even if they are in low-income countries.
World Assistive Technology Day exists to encourage communities, policymakers and members of the public to support this movement that seeks to open up more opportunities for people around the world.***
