National Consultation on Assistive Technology: A Collaborative Step Towards Inclusion
National Consultation on Assistive Technology was successfully hosted on January 17th, 2025, by the Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP) in collaboration with NUST. The event was part of the transformative initiative, "Global Disability Innovation Hub, UCL, and STEP – OPD Capacity Building and Impact Pilot." This groundbreaking initiative, under the #AT2030programme funded by UKAid, focuses on testing scalable solutions to create sustainable assistive technology (AT) ecosystems globally. The session convened a diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), policymakers, academia, and industry experts. The discussions focused on addressing barriers to Assistive Technology access while…