SIAT building in the winter
The SIAT logotype

Swedish Institute of
Assistive Technology - SIAT



Welcome to the international part of the website of the Swedish Institute of Assistive Technology. Here a selected part of our activities are presented.

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).


 

News

Jan Grönlund

New Director of SIAT

Jan Grönlund succeeds Carl Leczinsky who recently retired as the Director of the Swedish Institute of Assistive Technology, SIAT.






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