04/06/2026
Why do so many people lack prosthetic legs?
It's , and we are recognising the fact that in low- and middle-income countries up to 95% of people don't have access to assistive technology they need.*
Assistive tech includes prosthetic legs. Meaning people can't work, learn or do the everyday things.
But why can't they access them?
🦿 Lack of affordable legs and supply chains.
🎓 Clinics lack trained staff, tools and equipment.
🏥 Amputees lack access to care - often clinics are few and far between.
💵 Lack of prioritisation of government budgets.
By building a solid infrastructure of care, we can unlock the everyday things for people with limb differences.
*ATscale, The Case for Investing in Assistive Technology (2020)
