National Centre for Assistive Health Technologies
IIT Delhi
Research | Innovation | Dissemination| Capacity Building
Welcome to NCAHT
NCAHT (National Center for Assistive Health Technologies) is an initiative of Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) which is led by IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi. IIT Delhi Centre has Saksham, TTK Centre for Rehabilitation Research and Device Development (R2D2) at IIT Madras and National Institute for Speech and Hearing Impairment (NISH), Thiruvananthapuram as its partners.
Centre shares a collective vision of enabling disability inclusion through assistive technology by developing a range of AT solutions and services designed to ensure that every individual can live their life to the fullest, regardless of their abilities.
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What We Do
We strive towards advancing assistive technology research, development and access by focusing on the following areas:
Research
We conduct need identification, user studies, and AT evaluation. With these capabilities, we ensure that the end user receives the most effective and innovative assistive technologies to enhance their everyday help as well as innovators, industry and academia work towards addressing real unmet needs.
Innovation
We develop affordable, high quality, accessible AT solutions that cater to unmet needs of the masses. Our team is capable of adapting and customizing the existing mainstream or specific AT solutions that cater to the individuals' needs. To ensure access of AT, we explore, pilot innovative service delivery models.
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Knowledge Generation
Learning plays a vital in AT adoption, therefore, there is a huge requirement of teaching learning material related to AT solutions. We develop accessible, standardized and easy to understand resource manuals, training guides, AT courses for the users of AT, caretakers, special educators and other stakeholders.
Capacity Building
We offer a range of capacity building trainings focused on use of various AT solutions, digital accessibility, usability research, user centric product development etc. From training trainers, teachers to teaching students in higher education and end- users, our team ensures that you receive the best possible training in the areas of AT, accessibility, usability, research design and product development.
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Experience Zone
Step into our experience zone and explore the latest assistive technologies for persons with visual impairments. We have curated an interactive and immersive experience that focuses on AT solutions for mobility, accessible education and workplace, daily living, sports, and leisure. If you are user of AT, caregiver, special educator or want to setup an accessible classroom, lab, library or workplace at your institution, please do visit us and be a part of creating an inclusive and accessible world.
Guidance & Support
We offer consulting support to organizations and individuals seeking to integrate assistive technology solutions into their operations. Our team of experts can provide customized solutions that meet the unique needs of your organization.
Contact Us
Address
Room No GA3, Research and Innovation Park, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), Hauz Khas, New Delhi- 110016
Contact
+91 11 26596080
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
10 am – 6:00 pm