Open AccessAssistive technology in developing countries
Author(s) -
Johan Borg,
Anna Lindström,
Stig Larsson
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
prosthetics and orthotics international
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.729
H-Index - 52
eISSN - 1746-1553
pISSN - 0309-3646
DOI - 10.1177/0309364610389351
Subject(s) - computer science , assistive technology , developing country , physical medicine and rehabilitation , medicine , human–computer interaction , economic growth , economics
The 'Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities' (CRPD) requires governments to meet the assistive technology needs of citizens. However, the access to assistive technology in developing countries is severely limited, which is aggravated by a lack of related services.