"Assistive Technology Solutions for people with challenges"
summary
States that more than 1 billion people currently need assistive products and projects over 2 billion by 2030 while only about 1 in 10 have access, argues urgent scale-up. Reviews concrete device categories—screen readers, switches and alternative input, adaptive keyboards—and shows how to integrate them via the Accessibility API to improve independence and employment. Calls out practical barriers: cost, low awareness, fragmented service delivery, and limited real-world rollout despite proven small pilots.
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