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Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Volume 18, 2023 - Issue 4
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Original Research

An overview of assistive technology products and services provided in Malawi

Emma M. Smitha Assisting Living and Learning (ALL) Institute, Department of Psychology, Maynooth University, Maynooth, IrelandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ikenna D. Ebuenyia Assisting Living and Learning (ALL) Institute, Department of Psychology, Maynooth University, Maynooth, IrelandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3329-6296View further author information
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Juba Kafumbab Centre for Social Research, University of Malawi, Zomba, MalawiView further author information
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Monica Jamali-Phirib Centre for Social Research, University of Malawi, Zomba, MalawiView further author information
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Malcolm MacLachlana Assisting Living and Learning (ALL) Institute, Department of Psychology, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland;c Olomouc University Social Health Institute (OUSHI), Palacki University, Olomouc, Czech RepublicORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6672-9206View further author information
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Alister Munthalib Centre for Social Research, University of Malawi, Zomba, MalawiORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3495-3446View further author information
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Pages 387-391 | Received 04 Nov 2020, Accepted 18 Nov 2020, Published online: 10 Dec 2020

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