DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 19, 2021–
The "Assistive Technologies For Visually Impaired Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2020 To 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The assistive technologies for visually impaired market is set to reach US$ 6,493.1 Mn by 2028 from US$ 4,064.4 Mn in 2019 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8% during the forecast period from 2020 to 2028. As per the latest research citing of The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) approximately 36 million people throughout the globe are blind. In depth studies have noted that around 217 million people have severe to moderate visual impairment and desperately need assistive technologies for their care and support.
Global eye health sector have understood the need of blind people and likewise have manufactured devices to aid the visually impaired population. There has been a drop in the prevalence rate from 4.58% in 1990s to 3.8% in 2015. It is important to note that the prevalence rate of blindness is variegated depending on the availability of eye care and socio-economic factors among countries.
Mobility devices will be the fastest growing segment on account of technological advancement and better ergonomic design
Braille scripts are widely used by blind people to understand literature, traditionally it was written on embossed paper. Currently braille scripts are available on computer screens and other refreshable braille displays and writers. Companies such as Amedia Corporation and BAUM Retec AG are providing braille displays, electronically magnifying vision aids and reading devices for the implementation of electronically available information in braille scripts and speech output. Mobility devices are set to register impressive growth during the forecast period on account of increase in donations and charities to help the visually impaired people with better mobile devices to improve their quality of life and perform ambulatory activities independently. Better operational efficiency, navigation and excellent ergonomic designs propel the mobility devices market.
Increased funding and awareness campaign for visual impairment has resulted in rapid growth of blind schools throughout the globe
Healthcare agencies and nonprofit organizations (NGOs) throughout the globe have been providing large funds for the awareness campaign and assistance to fight visual impairment throughout the globe. In the last two decades there has been a rise in the enrollment of visually impaired students in blind schools. Braille scripts in the form of writers, printers, computers and other standalone devices are provided in blind schools to improve education and quality of life of blind students. Growing awareness of visual impairment among citizens due to proactive social media and digital platform has resulted in increased usage of mobility devices and low vision devices for personal use. Availability of diverse range of products pertaining to standalone devices and software to assist visual impairment drives the personal use market globally.
Companies Mentioned
- Amedia Corporation
- Access Ingenuity
- American Thermoform
- BAUM Retec AG
- Cambium Learning
- Dolphin Computer Access Ltd.
- Humanware Group
- Nippon Telesoft
- LVI Low Vision International
- VFO
Key questions answered in this report
- Who are the key players providing assistive technologies and devices to the visually impaired population?
- What is the compounded annual growth rate and market estimation for the assistive technologies for visually impaired market?
- What are the latest technological advancement in the educational devices and low vision devices?
- What are the organic and inorganic growth strategies currently prevalent in the assistive technologies for the visually impaired market?
- Which is the leading and fastest growing product segment in the assistive technologies for the visually impaired market?
- Which is the leading and fastest growing end users segment in the assistive technologies for the visually impaired market?
- Which is the leading and fastest growing regional segment in the assistive technologies for the visually impaired market?
Key Topics Covered:
Chapter 1. Preface
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Assistive Technologies for Visually Impaired (ATVI) Market: Dynamics and Future Outlook
3.1. Market Overview
3.2. Drivers
3.3. Challenges
3.4. Opportunities
3.5. Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2019
3.6. Competitive Analysis: Global ATVI Market, by Key Players, 2019
Chapter 4. Global Assistive Technologies for Visually Impaired (ATVI) Market, by Product
4.1. Overview
4.2. Educational Devices
4.2.1. Braille Computers
4.2.2. Braille Writers
4.2.3. Reading Machines
4.3. Mobility Devices
4.4. Low Vision Devices
4.5. Others
Chapter 5. Global Assistive Technologies for Visually Impaired (ATVI) Market, by End Users
5.1. Overview
5.2. Blind School
5.3. Hospital and Social Organization
5.4. Personal Use
Chapter 6. Global Assistive Technologies for Visually Impaired (ATVI) Market, by Geography
6.1. Overview
6.2. North America ATVI Market Analysis, 2018 – 2028
6.3. Europe ATVI Market Analysis, 2018 – 2028
6.4. Asia Pacific ATVI Market Analysis, 2018 – 2028
6.5. Latin America ATVI Market Analysis, 2018 – 2028
6.6. Middle East and Africa ATVI Market Analysis, 2018 – 2028
Chapter 7. Company Profiles
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