Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Report on Disability Tech Presented in London by Indian Innovator
A new report from The Royal Society in London, presented by Prateek Madhav from India, discusses how technology can help people with disabilities.
The report stresses the importance of collecting better information about disabilities and making sure technology is easy to use for everyone.
It highlights how India's tech start-ups are creating helpful tools and suggests that governments should support these efforts.
The report also wants to ensure people with disabilities know how to use technology effectively so they can live more independent lives.
Prateek Madhav, CEO of AssisTech Foundation, presented The Royal Society's Global Disability Technology Report.
The report highlights the need for better data collection on disability and inclusive technology in India.
Madhav emphasized the potential of India's AT start-up ecosystem for driving innovation.
The report advocates for inclusive policies, technology, and design practices for people with disabilities.
It recommends prioritizing training for disabled people to utilize mainstream and assistive technologies.
- Who
- Prateek Madhav, CEO of AssisTech Foundation, and The Royal Society.
- What
- Presentation of The Royal Society's Global Disability Technology Report, highlighting tech and policy recommendations for people with disabilities.
- When
- Report launched on Monday.
- Where
- The Royal Society London.
- Why
- To improve lives of people with disabilities through inclusive technology and policy.
- Organization
- The Royal Society (London)
- Report Focus
- Global Disability Technology
- Key Figure
- Prateek Madhav, CEO AssisTech Foundation
- Main Recommendation
- Inclusive policies, technology, and design
- Indian Startups
- 500+ AT startups