Affordable Assistive Technology

Assistive devices and technologies designed to be financially accessible to people with disabilities in low-resource settings, where the cost of commercially available assistive technology from the Global North is often prohibitive. Affordable AT leverages local fabrication tools, open-source designs, repurposed materials, and innovative engineering to create functional assistive solutions at a fraction of commercial costs. Examples include 3D-printed prosthetics, locally manufactured wheelchairs, and smartphone-based assistive applications.