Assistive Devices for Special Needs: Technologies and Global Markets 2018-2023 with 2017 as the Base Year

DUBLIN, Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

The "Assistive Devices for Special Needs: Technologies and Global Markets" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The report on Assistive Devices for Special Needs Technologies and Global Market gives a detailed analysis of the devices and technologies used for the assistance of the people suffering from physical impairment and requiring special needs. The assistive devices used by the differently-abled people and elderly population are included in the report.

The report provides an overview of the products available in the assistive devices for special needs and elderly population markets. The report offers detailed market analysis and discusses competitive environments. The study includes information about significant products and players, their market trends as well as the other data that affects the market of assistive devices.

The report provides an in-depth study with qualitative and quantitative analyzed data for different devices and across geographies, such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World. In addition, the market is captured across the North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions with the epidemiological data and market trends in these regions.

Leading market players with their financials, recent developments, products and strategies are captured in the report. Qualitative analysis of the market including Porter's Five Forces analysis, market drivers, restraints and opportunities are explained in the report.

Key countries like the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe (top five countries), China, India and Japan are discussed considering a high degree of concentration of assistive devices manufacturing companies and contract-manufacturing organizations in these countries. This report includes market-size estimates for 2017 as base year, 2018 and forecasts for 2023.

The Report Includes:

• An overview of the global market for assistive devices for special needs
• Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2017, estimates for 2018 and projections of CAGRs through 2023
• Country specific data and analysis for US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea and Brazil
• Explanation of increasing incidence of chronic diseases such as asthma, heart attack, and cancer as major drivers of the industry
• Detailed discussion of mode of working of devices for sensory impairment, mobility disorders, motor disorders, dyscalculia and dyslexia
• Comprehensive profiles of the major players of the industry, including Duxbury System Inc., Invacare Corp., Medline Industries, Inc., Pride Mobility Products Corp., Sunrise Medical and Terry Group Ltd

Key Findings:

• Based on device type, sensory impairment devices captured the largest share of the market in 2017 and are expected to lead the market during the forecast period, given the high prevalence of sensory disabilities among individuals and hence the high usage of sensory-impairment devices.
• North America generated the highest market share in 2017 due to high technological advancements. Europe is expected to be the second-leading region in the assistive devices market.

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1 Introduction

• Study Goals and Objectives
• Reason for the Study
• Scope of Report
• Methodology
• Geographic Breakdown
• Analyst's Credentials
• Custom Research
• Related Reports

Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights

• Key Findings

Chapter 3 Technology Background and Market Dynamics

• History
• Introduction to Assistive Devices and Technology Background
• Mobility Devices
• Positioning Devices
• Prosthetics
• Hearing Devices
• Vision Devices
• Materials:
• Speech Recognition and Vocal Output
• Communication Technology
• Mobile Location Technology
• Sensor Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Electronic Technology
• iPad Assistive Devices
• Miniaturization
• Terminology
• Disabilities
• Assistive Technologies vs Pharmaceuticals
• Assistive Technologies vs Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Assistive Technologies vs Cosmetic Products
• Market Drivers
• Rise in the Geriatric Population
• Increase in Incidence and Prevalence of Orthopedic and Impairment Disorders across Different Geographical Regions
• Increase in Incidence of Road Accidents across All Geographical Regions
• Increase in Incidence of Obesity
• Advances in Technology
• Increase in the Number of Funding Programs for Assistive Devices
• Market Restraints
• High Cost of Assistive Devices
• Stringent Government Regulations and Low Reimbursement Policies
• Low Acceptance of Assistive Devices in Emerging Nations
• Market Opportunities

Chapter 4 Market Breakdown by Device Type

• Overview
• Market Size and Forecast
• Sensory Impairment Devices
• Overview
• Market Size and Forecast
• Vision and Blind Aid Devices
• Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implants Devices
• Speech Aid Devices
• Movement and Mobility Devices
• Overview
• Fine/Gross/Perpetual Motor Skills
• Motor Vehicle Conversions and Accessories
• Mobility Aids
• Market Size and Forecast
• Wheelchairs
• Wheelchair lifts
• Crutches
• Walkers
• Power Scooters
• Lift Vests
• Classroom/Instructional Devices
• Overview
• Market Size and Forecast
• Screen Magnifiers
• Video Magnifiers
• Reading Telescopes and Glasses
• Audio Books
• Voice Recognition Devices
• Braille Translators and Displays
• Braille Keyboards
• Screen Readers
• Workplace Adaptive Devices
• Overview
• Computer Devices
• Communication Devices
• Market Size and Forecast
• Task Lighting
• Screen Magnifiers
• Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Systems
• Refreshable Braille Display
• Screen Readers
• Voice Magnifiers

Chapter 5 Assistive Devices Used by Disease Area

• Overview
• Sensory Impairment
• Mobility Disorder
• Motor Disorders
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Handheld Computer/PDA
• Sensory Integration Devices
• Dyscalculia
• Integrative Mathematics Software
• Manipulatives-Virtual
• Talking Calculator
• Dyspraxia
• Augmentative/Alternative Communication
• Speech Recognition Software
• Perceptual Training Software Programs
• Dyslexia
• Scanning and Reading Pens
• Speech Recognition Software
• Text to Speech
• Concept Mapping
• Recording Devices/Portable Notetakers
• Handheld Spellcheckers
• Word Prediction, Word Banks
• Personal Information Managers
• Dysgraphia
• Talking Word Processors
• Word Prediction

Chapter 6 Assistive Devices Used by End-User

• Overview
• Homecare
• Hospitals
• Educational Institutions
• Workplace

Chapter 7 Market Breakdown by Region

Chapter 8 Patent Review

Chapter 9 Competitive Landscape

• Overview
• Major Players and Market Share
• Porter's Five Forces Analysis
• Bargaining Power of Suppliers
• Bargaining Power of Buyers
• Threat of New Suppliers
• Threat of Substitutes
• Competitive Rivalry/Degree of Competition
• Major Developments
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• New Product Launches
• Agreements, Collaborations and Partnerships

Chapter 10 Company Profiles

• Algorithmic Implementations, Inc.
• Bay Advanced Technologies Llc
• Dolphin Computer Access Ltd.
• Duxbury Systems, Inc.
• Essilor International S.A.
• Exact Dynamics B.V.
• GN Group (Gn Store Nord A/S)
• Inclinator Company Of America, Inc.
• Invacare Corp.
• Liftavator Inc.
• Medline Industries, Inc.
• Pride Mobility Products Corp.
• Savaria Corp.
• Sivantos Group
• Sonova Ag
• Starkey Hearing Technologies
• Sunrise Medical (U.S.) Llc
• Terry Group Ltd.
• Tobii Dynavox
• Vector Capital
• Wabtec Corp.
• Widex A/S
• William Demant Holding A/S

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