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🚨HISTORY MADE! The @UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution on "Access to Assistive Technology." Adopted by consensus by Member States led by Pakistan, @PakistanPR_UN @SSaima11 this marks a monumental milestone for global inclusion and human rights. tinyurl.com/4rwd2nfr
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🌍 Today at the #SocialForum, ATscale’s Dr. Satish Mishra joins a panel on inclusive digital health transformation. He’ll highlight why access to #AssistiveTechnology is essential for health, education, work and equal participation. 📺 Watch live: ohchr.org/en/events/forums/2…
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Une TA peut aussi changer une trajectoire professionnelle. Continuer à exercer son métier, retrouver son autonomie au travail, participer pleinement à la vie de son entreprise : c'est aussi cela, l'enjeu des TA. À AT EXPO AFRICA 2027, ces parcours seront au cœur des échanges.
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💚 What happens when countries sustainably finance assistive technology? For Ineza, it means access to hearing care, independence and the opportunity to become a doctor. Financing access unlocks potential. 📖 Explore ATscale's report: atscalepartnership.org/atsca… #AssistiveTechnology
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⏰ Only 1 day left to register! Join tomorrow’s #ATExpoAfrica2027 Call for Papers webinar to learn how to submit your work, explore selection criteria and contribute to the Implementation & Impact Dialogue. 📅 28 Oct | 12h CET 🌐 EN & FR 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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🌍 Only 2 days left! Join our free #ATExpoAfrica2027 Call for Papers webinar to learn how to share your work and help expand access to assistive technology across Africa. 📅 28 Oct | 12:00 CET 🌐 EN & FR 🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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🌍 2.5 billion people need assistive technology, yet 4 in 10 can't afford it. 💡 Every $1 invested generates an estimated $9 in economic value. 📖 Report: atscalepartnership.org/atsca… ▶️ Videos & webinars: youtube.com/@atscale_globalp…
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📢 Have a project or experience to improve access to #AssistiveTechnology in Africa? 🌍 Join the #ATExpoAfrica2027 Call for Papers webinar! 📅 28 Oct | 12h CET 🌐 English & French 💡 Learn how to submit your contribution. 🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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💡 Financing assistive technology isn’t just about spending more, but spending smarter. 📢 New research by @Satish_Mishra_ , Ranjavati Banerji & Jens Wilkens explores financing policies to improve access to assistive technology. 🔗 doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1…
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📢 Our latest ATscale Quarterly Update is out! 🌍 From the landmark UN resolution on assistive technology to country-level progress, new research, partnerships and upcoming events. Read and subscribe 👉 atscalepartnership.org/newsl… #AssistiveTechnology #ATChangesLives
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How can countries sustainably finance assistive technology? It's not just about spending more, but investing wisely. Read ATscale's report: atscalepartnership.org/atsca… #AssistiveTechnology
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🌍 At #WHS2026, ATscale and @cbmWorldwide co-hosted a roundtable on advancing access to #AssistiveTechnology. From global commitments to concrete action, one message was clear: sustainable, inclusive systems and stronger partnerships are key. #HealthEquity #DisabilityInclusion
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“If we make systems that work better for people with disabilities, they will work better for everybody.” Ahead of #WHS2026, we reflect on our 2023 discussions on disability inclusion and access to #AssistiveTechnology for universal health coverage. 🎥 youtu.be/_x8tGjHJ6g0
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📚👁️ This #WorldSightDay, we're turning guidance into action! ATscale supported WHO's handbook on vision and hearing screening for school-age children, helping countries strengthen school screening and referral services. 🔎 Explore: atscalepartnership.org/atsca… #LoveYourEyes
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❤️👁️ Today is #WorldSightDay! Eye care should be accessible to everyone. At ATscale, we're working with partners to expand access to quality, affordable eyeglasses and vision services. Let's turn awareness into access. #LoveYourEyes #AssistiveTechnology
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👓 How can vision screening reach more people? ATscale commissioned IQVIA & LV Prasad Eye Institute to study handheld autorefractors in Ethiopia, Nepal & Nigeria. Explore the findings + webinar: atscalepartnership.org/atsca… #WorldSightDay #LoveYourEyes
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🔎 Access to eyeglasses starts with strong systems. In Cambodia, 21 vision centres have been strengthened, improving access to vision services in rural communities. Sustainable access means building services that last and reach people where they live. #WorldSightDay #LoveYourEyes
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👓 Every story counts. Meet Leakna. Access to prescription glasses and ongoing eye care has helped this Cambodian student access learning and pursue opportunities. Ahead of #WorldSightDay, her story reminds us why access matters. 👉Read Leakna’s story: atscalepartnership.org/atsca…
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👓 Ahead of #WorldSightDay, we’re spotlighting access to vision services. ATscale has reached 2.4M people with vision-related assistive technology, including 276K with eyeglasses. #LoveYourEyes #AssistiveTechnology #EyeHealth
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For 14-year-old Ineza, a hearing aid could make a world of difference—but the cost is out of reach. How can countries reduce financial barriers to #AssistiveTechnology? 🎥 Ineza’s story: youtube.com/watch?v=0VPhrUCJ… ▶️ Webinar: youtube.com/watch?v=We4E2OVF… #ATChangesLives
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1.2 million accessible books 📚 For 10 years, WIPO's Marrakesh Treaty has helped make books available to people who are blind, visually impaired, or print disabled. For readers like 17-year-old Le Duc Minh, it means more independence and opportunity. 🔗ow.ly/9RpX50ZT09y
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