--- title: "Unlocking a Fundamental Human Right: Assistive Technology for All" description: Access to assistive technology is a human right. Learn how global leaders and Mobility Trust are working to make inclusion and independence possible for all --- [Enable The Possibilities ](https://blog.mobilitytrust.com/en/enable-the-possibilities) # [Unlocking a Fundamental Human Right: Assistive Technology for All](https://blog.mobilitytrust.com/en/enable-the-possibilities/unlocking-a-fundamental-human-rights) Written by [Andi Mayer](https://blog.mobilitytrust.com/en/enable-the-possibilities/author/andi-mayer) | Oct 27, 2025 8:13:04 PM Did you know that access to assistive technology has been declared a fundamental human right by the WHO and other global bodies? In its *Global Report on Assistive Technology (GReAT)*, the WHO shows that: - Approximately 2.5 billion people around the world are estimated to need one or more assistive products. - However, access is deeply unequal and insufficient — in some countries only 3 % of people who need assistive technology have access. [(UN Press)](https://press.un.org/en/2022/dsgsm1743.doc.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com) - The need is projected to rise significantly, largely driven by ageing populations and increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases. ([World Health Organizatio](https://www.who.int/teams/health-product-policy-and-standards/assistive-and-medical-technology/assistive-technology/global-report-on-assistive-technology?utm_source=chatgpt.com)n) ### Why this matters Assistive technology (AT) is more than a device or tool. According to the report: - AT enables individuals to *exercise their human rights* — the right to health care, education, work, social inclusion. ([UNICEF](https://www.unicef.org/media/120836/file/Global%20Report%20on%20Assistive%20Technology.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) - AT supports universal health coverage, inclusive society, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ([World Health Organization](https://www.who.int/teams/health-product-policy-and-standards/assistive-and-medical-technology/assistive-technology/global-report-on-assistive-technology?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) - There is a strong return on investment: providing AT is both socially impactful and economically prudent. ([UNICEF)](https://www.unicef.org/media/120836/file/Global%20Report%20on%20Assistive%20Technology.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com) ### Key findings from the report Here are some of the highlights: - The report identifies that many countries lack comprehensive policies, financing, service delivery and workforce to ensure access.  - Regulatory frameworks and governance are often weak or incomplete. - The “AT access pathway” covers multiple steps: awareness → assessment → provision → training → maintenance. Gaps in any link reduce effective access.  - The report issues ten recommendations for governments and stakeholders to improve AT access. ### Implications for Mobility Trust Group At Mobility Trust Group, our mission is directly aligned with the path this report highlights. Some ways in which we are responding: - We believe financing should *not* be a barrier to accessing assistive technology. In other words: helping people nationwide get the right device via the right funding model. - Our specialty-finance structure increases the purchasing options for AT provision — enabling individuals with disabilities to access mobility vehicles, home modifications, and other enabling technology. - We operate with an awareness of the global data: we know the need is enormous and growing. This reinforces our urgency and scale ambition. - We align with the human-rights frame: when we increase access, we’re helping people exercise their rights to dignity, participation, independence. ### What’s Next — A Call to Action - For funders, partners and distributors: Use the WHO report’s recommendations as a roadmap. Influence policy. Build service delivery capacity. Scale financing. - For advocates and stakeholders: Raise awareness that AT is *not optional*. It is a human right. Highlight the gap and act. - For our community: At Mobility Trust Group we will continue to build and expand our models — so that access improves, and those who need assistive technology get it early, effectively and with dignity. To get involved, contact our team: [info@mobilitytrust.com](mailto:info@mobilitytrust.com) [View full post](https://blog.mobilitytrust.com/en/enable-the-possibilities/unlocking-a-fundamental-human-rights) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Andi Mayer" }, "dateModified" : "2025-10-27T20:32:58.568Z", "datePublished" : "2025-10-27T20:13:04Z", "headline" : "Unlocking a Fundamental Human Right: Assistive Technology for All", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 547, "url" : "https://7967209.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7967209/Blog%20%20%28350%20px%29%20%28300%20x%20175%20px%29%20%281%29.png", "width" : 938 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://blog.mobilitytrust.com/en/enable-the-possibilities/unlocking-a-fundamental-human-rights", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 60.0, "url" : "https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/7967209/logo_dark_2000.png", "width" : 285.03564 }, "name" : "Mobility Trust" } } ```