Global Work
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1% of the world's population, or just over 65 million people, need a wheelchair. In most developing countries, few of those who need wheelchairs have access, production facilities are insufficient and wheelchairs are often donated without the necessary related services.
The following links describe the Human Engineering Research Laboratories' specific involvement with assistive technology in developing countries and around the world.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- RESNA SIG 17 (International Rehabilitation)
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- Delphi Study: International Mobility Research Challenges
- India
- Colombia
- Brazil
- Mexico