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The International Center for Research on Assistive Technology and Accessibility (i-CReAT) is a pioneering institute aimed at advancing research in the field of assistive technology (AT) and accessibility.
The center focuses on research, innovation, awareness, training, and capacity building. i-CReAT strives to establish an ecosystem among various stakeholders including industry, academia, clinical, policy and advocacy groups.
Through interdisciplinary approaches and partnerships, i-CReAT empowers ecosystem partners to deliver impactful/acceptable solutions that enhance quality of life for individuals in need of AT intervention.
Through interdisciplinary approaches and partnerships, i-CReAT empowers ecosystem partners to deliver impactful/acceptable solutions that enhance quality of life for individuals in need of AT intervention.
Our main aim is to empower innovator community dedicated to developing cutting-edge assistive technologies that enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. We provide a nurturing ecosystem to early staged innovations by facilitating them hand-in hand to reach their ultimate goals.The center is equipped with fully accessible facilities, experienced mentors, a pool of end-users for feedback and tailored support to turn visionary ideas into reality. By fostering collaboration with medical and technical minds, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, state-of-art fab labs, research institutions, and advocacy groups, we ensure that our projects are user-centric and grounded in real-world needs.
Central to our approach is our diverse users’ groups for feedback, which enables start-ups to gather invaluable insights directly from end-users, ensuring that their products truly meet the needs of the community. Our center is committed to breaking down barriers, promoting inclusivity, and driving forward the future of assistive technology. Together, we are creating a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive despite of their disability.
Central to our approach is our diverse users’ groups for feedback, which enables start-ups to gather invaluable insights directly from end-users, ensuring that their products truly meet the needs of the community. Our center is committed to breaking down barriers, promoting inclusivity, and driving forward the future of assistive technology. Together, we are creating a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive despite of their disability.
Vision Statement:
Create a world where individuals with disabilities have equal access to opportunities through the power of assistive technology and accessibility.
Mission Statement:
To support and empower creative minds in developing, testing, and bringing to market cutting-edge assistive technologies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
Objectives:
To create an ecosystem that encourages innovative thinking and problem-solving in the field of assistive technology.
To implement a framework for measuring the impact of supported start-ups on the quality of life of individuals with disabilities.
To facilitate access to beta testers and pilot programs to refine products based on real-world feedback.
To provide start-ups with resources and expertise to navigate the regulatory landscape of assistive technology products.