04/06/2026
📅 Today, June 4, the world marks World Assistive Technology Day.
According to estimates from the World Health Organization, more than one billion people need some form of assistive technology - and due to population ageing and the rise of chronic health conditions, that number is expected to nearly double by 2050.
Assistive technology encompasses much more than many people realize: from augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and eye-gaze technology, to adaptive switches, mobility aids, and software that supports reading and writing.
The key principle? We do not choose the “best” technology - we choose the right technology for the right person: technology that matches their abilities, the activities they want to engage in, and the environment in which they live.