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http://dx.doi.org/10.21288/resko.2017.11.1.1

The Concept and Future of WHO GATE  

Moon, Inhyuk (동의대학교 로봇자동화공학전공)
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Journal of rehabilitation welfare engineering & assistive technology / v.11, no.1, 2017 , pp. 1-7 More about this Journal
Abstract
Today only 5-15% (approximately 1 in 10 persons) of persons with disabilities in need globally have access to assistive products which assist or replace the impaired functioning[1]. GATE (Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology) is a WHO global initiative for cooperation of stakeholders to cope with current and future challenges in product design, pricing, delivery and services, as well as medical and social system, expert training, and policies. This paper introduces the concept of WHO GATE to improve access to assistive technology for everyone by the cooperation with global key stakeholders.
Keywords
WHO; GATE; Assistive Product; Person with Disability;
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