http://www.bing.com:80/search?q=Assistive+Technology+Software+ExamplesSearch resultshttp://www.bing.com:80/s/a/rsslogo.gifhttp://www.bing.com:80/search?q=Assistive+Technology+Software+ExamplesCopyright © 2026 Microsoft. All rights reserved. These XML results may not be used, reproduced or transmitted in any manner or for any purpose other than rendering Bing results within an RSS aggregator for your personal, non-commercial use. Any other use of these results requires express written permission from Microsoft Corporation. By accessing this web page or using these results in any manner whatsoever, you agree to be bound by the foregoing restrictions.https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/assistive-technologyAssistive technology is an umbrella term for assistive products and their related systems and services. Assistive products help maintain or improve an individual’s functioning related to cognition, communication, hearing, mobility, self-care and vision, thus enabling their health, well-being, inclusion and participation.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:09:00 GMThttps://www.who.int/health-topics/assistive-technologyAssistive technology enables and promotes inclusion and participation, especially of persons with disability, aging populations, and people with non-communicable diseases. The primary purpose of assistive products is to maintain or improve an individual’s functioning and independence, thereby promoting their well-being. They enable people to live healthy, productive, independent and ...Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:35:00 GMThttps://www.who.int/europe/health-topics/assistive-technologyAssistive technology WHO defines assistive technology as the application of organized knowledge and skills related to assistive products, including systems and services. According to WHO’s definition, an assistive product is any external product, especially produced or generally available, the primary purpose of which is to maintain or improve an individual’s functioning and independence ...Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:51:00 GMThttps://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/rehabtechRehabilitative and assistive technology refers to tools, equipment, or products that can help people with disabilities successfully complete activities at school, home, work, and in the community. Disabilities are disorders, diseases, health conditions, or injuries that affect a person’s physical, intellectual, or mental well-being and functioning. Rehabilitative and assistive technologies ...Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMThttps://www.who.int/news/item/16-05-2022-almost-one-billion-children-and-adults-with-disabilities-and-older-persons-in-need-of-assistive-technology-denied-access--according-to-new-reportA new report published today by WHO and UNICEF reveals that more than 2.5 billion people need one or more assistive products, such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, or apps that support communication and cognition.Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:01:00 GMThttps://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240049451The Global report on assistive technology presents a comprehensive dataset and analysis of current assistive technology access, drawing the attention of governments and civil society to the need for, and benefit of, assistive technology, including its return on investment. The Global report sets out ten recommendations for improving access to assistive technology, which in turn support the ...Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:40:00 GMThttps://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/rehabtech/conditioninfo/deviceSome examples of assistive technologies are: Some examples of assistive technologies are: Mobility aids, such as wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, crutches 1, prosthetic devices, and orthotic devices. 2 Hearing aids to help people hear or hear more clearly. 3 Cognitive aids, including computer or electrical assistive devices, to help people with memory, attention, or other challenges in ...Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:05:00 GMThttps://www.who.int/data/gho/data/themes/assistivetechThe resolution on improving access to assistive technology (WHA71.8) urges all Member States to improve access to assistive technology and requests the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop a Global Report on Assistive Technology based on the best available scientific evidence and international experience. The resolution also requests WHO Secretariat to submit progress reports in 2022 ...Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:35:00 GMThttps://www.who.int/teams/noncommunicable-diseases/sensory-functions-disability-and-rehabilitation/rehabilitation/assistive-technologyAssistive technology is the application of organized knowledge and skills related to assistive products, including systems and services. Assistive products maintain and improve individual functioning, they include external devices, equipment, instruments or software that are used to support mobility, vision, hearing, cognition and communication.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:50:00 GMThttps://www.who.int/europe/news/item/11-05-2025-new-dashboard-visualizes-progress-on-assistive-technology-access-and-equity-in-europeWHO/Europe has launched a new data dashboard on the European Health Information Gateway, offering easy access to data and evidence related to assistive technology (AT) policies and services. It allows users to explore country-specific information and trends, as part of ongoing efforts to help stakeholders to better understand the AT landscape in Europe and work collaboratively towards ...Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:31:00 GMT