Vodafone and Mencap enter into a partnership for the global disability devices market
North
America is expected to dominate the global disability devices market and this
is attributed to the high presence of the geriatric population and this is
creating demand for disability devices. According to the Urban Institute, the
number of Americans ages 65 and older will more than double over the next 40
years, reaching 80 million in 2040. The number of adults ages 85 and older, the
group most often needing help with basic personal care, will nearly quadruple
between 2000 and 2040.
Growing
government initiatives and increasing cases of disability due to accidents are
contributing to the growth of the disability devices market. According to the
World Health Organization, every year the lives of approximately 1.35 million
people are cut short as a result of a road traffic crash. Between 20 and 50
million more people suffer non-fatal injuries, with many incurring a disability
as a result of their injury. The growing geriatric population around the globe
is another key factor driving the need for disability devices, this is again
fostering the growth of the market. The increasing launch of innovative
products in disability devices will further favor the growth of the disability
devices market. For instance, in April 2019, Ikea has launched its
ThisAbles range of add-on products that aims to improve the lives of disabled
people by making everyday tasks simpler, such as bumpers for bookshelves,
extra-large zippers, and corner markers for shelves.
Rehabilitative
or disability devices are medical devices or equipment that can assist disabled
or injured persons in daily activities. These devices provide daily assistance
and can improve the functional capacity, physical abilities, mental health, and
self-esteem of the person using the device. Rehabilitative devices are designed
to help disabled or injured persons to improve their lives and the quality of
their lives by helping them to perform tasks that would be difficult for them
to do on their own. There are a number of rehabilitation devices currently
being used to help people with disabilities improve their lives.
Key Developments:
1. In November 2019, Phoenix Medical
Systems has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, to
launch the country’s first-ever indigenously designed standing wheelchair
2. In December 2020, McDonald’s
India West and South announced that has launched a new packaging - EatQual,
designed for its specially-abled customers
3. In June 2019, Vodafone and Mencap
enter into a partnership to delivers technology that improves the lives of
people with a learning disability

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