Blogs

Beyond Sightlines: The Role that Assistive Technology can play in Blind Football Training and Gameplay
Blind football, often referred to as "futsal for the visually impaired" It is a captivating and dynamic sport that challenges perceptions and showcases the immense skill, teamwork, and athleticism of its players. Played on a compact pitch with specific adaptations...
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Transforming Corporate Social Responsibility: A Call for Tech-Infused CSR Adaptation
As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of business and technology, it's crucial to assess whether our approaches to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are keeping pace with our broader organizational goals. The purpose of CSR has long been championed as a...
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Unlocking AT Startup’s Potential: Beyond Product Innovation to Business Model Revolution
In the realm of Assistive Technology (AT) startups, innovation has always been the driving force. These pioneers create groundbreaking products that revolutionize the lives of people with disabilities, enabling them to learn, earn a livelihood, and lead fulfilling lives. Yet,...
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ATF Awards : An accolade that recognises and honors inclusive Assistive Technology based initiatives for people with disabilities
In over 35 years of my corporate experience, I have seen how businesses can be a key driver of social change. Across the globe, organizations have begun acknowledging issues such as climate change, gender inequality, livelihoods, etc. Diversity and inclusion...
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Recognition & Celebration – An impetus for development & innovation of the Assistive Technology ecosystem – ATF AWARDS 2022.
Traditionally recognition and rewards have had an important role in the development of employees and organizations. Recognition motivates positive behavior among employees and helps organizations reach their cultural and business goals. At Assistive Technology Foundation (ATF) we have taken a...
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The Genesis of Assistive Technology Accelerator (ATA)
In its latest report, World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that over a billion people around the world live with disabilities today. Some were born with it, some developed it overtime due to health reasons or other factors like accidents or...
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Run often. Run long. But never outrun your joy of running
Being an avid marathon runner, I am always aware that running requires persistence, discipline and determination.  When we started AssisTech Foundation (ATF), it was the beginning of a brand new run. Our goal was clear. We wanted to address the...
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Aspire Circle Article
With the year coming to an end, I see the beginning of an era of new solutions and approaches towards inclusivity that is fueled by Aspire Circle.  I congratulate them for publishing the Impact Future Project that gave us intriguing...
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Outlook of ATF Cohort 4
As we collectively enter into another year filled with possibilities, we strive for growth and development in various aspects of life. In the 21st century, the fuel for growth and development is innovation and technology. At AssisTech Foundation (ATF), we...
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The Possibility Code – How one picture from Rishi (AT Inventor with Disability) brightened my day!
Life is nothing but a series of permutations and combinations where we are the mathematicians who strive hard to make sense of these complex equations and develop virtue. Some series are more complex than others just like how some days...
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