Swedish Institute of Assistive Technology - SIAT

The Swedish Institute of Assistive Technology (SIAT) is a national resource centre on assistive technology and accessibility for persons with disabilities. SIAT works for full participation and equality for persons with disabilities by ensuring access to high-quality assistive technology, an effective provision of assistive devices and an accessible environment.

The activities of the Swedish Institute of Assistive Technology cover:

• testing and support to procurement of assistive devices
• research and development
• analyses of needs, knowledge and methodology development
• training and capacity building
• international cooperation
• information and communication

The Swedish Institute of Assistive Technology is run by the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs and the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR).