Assistive Technologies Market: State and Perspectives

Abstract

State policy of the Russian Federation in the sphere of support for handicapped and individuals with disabilities is aimed at formation of the effective system of development of domestic production of assistive technologies and devices. Full analysis of tendencies and regularities of formation of the Russian market of assistive technologies at the modern stage is performed—in view of indicators of production volumes—as well as evaluation of perspectives of development by 2017 of such assistive technologies and devices as support and tactile cane, crutches, and rails; wheelchairs with manual drive (room, walking, and active type), with electric drive, small scale; prosthetic devices, including implants and orthoses; orthopedic footwear; mattresses and pillows for preventing pressure sores; devices for dressing, undressing, and capture of items; special devices for reading the “talking books” and optical correction of partial sight; light and vibration signal indicators; hearing kits, including customized ear plugs; phone devices with text output; voice producing machines will allow for evaluation of the main directions of development of this market segment and of the level of formation of “accessible environment” for the handicapped and individuals with disabilities.