The objectives of the study are to present a comprehensive look at the assistive devices for special needs market, to provide quantitative market measurements of both the overall market and all possible market segments, and to forecast market and segment growth over the next 5 years.

REASONS FOR STUDY
 
This study is presented to increase the awareness of assistive devices for special needs. The study analyzes select assistive devices for special needs market from different standpoints and addresses issues and trends affecting the market. Assistive devices for special needs manufacturers, driven by both research breakthroughs and increased recognition of expanding market opportunities, have stepped up the pace of development of innovative devices. Because of the evolving nature of this important area of study, executives of assistive devices for special needs must remain ever vigilant of the changing environment and strive to keep abreast of new and currently used modalities in all facets of the market.
 
SCOPE OF STUDY
 
This report is a comprehensive business tool designed to provide an in-depth look at the assistive devices for special needs market. The geographic scope of the report is global with a special emphasis on the United States. The report describes the industry, its relationship to the healthcare industry and its participants, and trends for the future.
 
Categories discussed in the report include:

• Sensory Impairment Devices
• Classroom/Instructional Devices
• Movement/Mobility Devices
• Workplace Adaptive Devices.

All categories are discussed in detail, describing each segment, identifying current products on the market, measuring market size, identifying market drivers, forecasting for 2009 to 2015, and assessing the competitors and competitor market shares.
 
METHODOLOGY AND INFORMATION SOURCES

The information and analysis presented in this report are based on extensive interviews with primary research sources, including executives, product managers, and industry specialists, educators, and administrators in the implementation of assistive devices for special needs. Background information was obtained from government agencies, business and medical journals, trade magazines, and interviews with industry participants specializing in assistive devices for special needs.

Key information from published literature was used to conduct interviews with over 25 industry participants to validate and obtain expert opinions on current and future trends in the assistive devices for special needs industry.  Interviews were the primary basis for development of market size.  Interviews were also used to confirm and/or adjust market size and market share estimates, as well as formulating market projections.

All market data pertain to the global market at the manufacturer’s level.  Data are expressed in current U.S. dollars.  The base year was 2010.  Historical data are provided for 2009 and forecast data are provided for 2015.  Historical, base year, and forecast data are provided for each market segment and subsegment.  Market shares are provided for each market segment for the 2010 base year.

REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

• The global market for assistive devices for special needs reached $10.8 billion in 2010. This market is projected to increase at a 4.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach more than $13 billion by 2015.
• The sensory impairment devices category achieved 55.4% of the total market and a value of nearly $6 billion in 2010. This sector will increase at a 4.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach $7.6 billion in 2015.
• The movement and mobility devices category achieved 35.9% of the market in 2010 but will experience the greatest growth rate over the forecast period. This sector was valued at $3.9 billion in 2010 and will increase at a 3.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach $4.6 billion in 2015.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

REASONS FOR STUDY

SCOPE OF STUDY

METHODOLOGY AND INFORMATION SOURCES

ANALYST CREDENTIALS

DISCLAIMER

CHAPTER TWO: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SUMMARY TABLE GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SUMMARY FIGURE FORECAST FOR ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS MARKETS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

CHAPTER THREE: INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

DEFINITIONS

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

DISABILITIES VS. DISEASES

Assistive Technologies vs. Pharmaceuticals

Assistive Technologies vs. Prosthetics and Orthotics

Assistive Technologies vs. Cosmetic Products

KEY FACTORS FUELING THE GROWTH

TECHNOLOGIES

Materials

Electronic Technology

Speech Recognition and Vocal Output

Communication Technology

Mobile Location Technology

Sensor Technology

Artificial Intelligence

Energy Sources

iPad Assistive Devices

Miniaturization

DEMOGRAPHICS

TABLE 1 GLOBAL POPULATION BY SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION, 2008-2050 (MILLIONS/%)

FIGURE 1 GLOBAL POPULATION BY SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION, 2008-2050 (MILLIONS)

Disability Demographics

TABLE 2 U.S. OLDER POPULATION BY AGE GROUP, CENSUS YEARS 1900-2050

FIGURE 2 TOTAL WORLD POPULATION WITH DISABILITIES, 2009 (MILLIONS)

TABLE 3 PROJECTED NUMBER OF DISABLED PEOPLE, THROUGH 2015 (MILLIONS)

FIGURE 3 PROJECTED INCREASE IN WORLD DISABLED POPULATION, 2009-2015 (MILLIONS)

Disability in Europe

Disability in Africa

Disability in Asia

Disability in Australia

Disability in America

FIGURE 4 U.S. POPULATION WHOSE DAILY ACTIVITIES ARE LIMITED BY DISABILITIES, BY AGE GROUP, 2009 (MILLIONS)

SENSORY LOSS

Hearing Loss

TABLE 4 REPORTED INCIDENCE OF HEARING PROBLEMS AMONG U.S. ADULTS BY SEX/AGE GROUP, 2009 (MILLIONS)

Vision Loss

TABLE 5 REPORTED INCIDENCE OF BLINDNESS AND VISION IMPAIRMENT IN THE U.S. BY SEX/AGE GROUP, 2009

COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

Speech Impairments

Writing Difficulties

LOSS OF MOBILITY/DEXTERITY

TABLE 6 REPORTED INCIDENCE OF IMPAIRED MOBLITY AND DEXTERITY IN THE U.S. BY SEX/AGE GROUP, 2009 (MILLIONS)

Arthritis

TABLE 7 INCIDENCE OF DOCTOR-DIAGNOSED ARTHRITIS CASES AND CHRONIC JOINT SYMPTOMS IN THE U.S. BY AGE GROUP, 2009 (MILLIONS)

Osteoporosis

Loss of Strength/Balance/Coordination

OBESITY

FUNDING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

PRODUCTS FOR SENSORY IMPAIRED SPECIAL NEEDS

VISION IMPAIRMENT ASSISTIVE DEVICES

Screen Enlargers

Screen Readers

Reading Machines

Speech Recognition Systems

Speech Synthesizers

Refreshable Braille Displays

Braille Embossers

Talking and Large-print Word Processors

Digital Books

New Developments

HEARING IMPAIRMENT ASSISTIVE DEVICES

Hearing Aids

Analog vs. Digital Hearing Aids

Behind-the-Ear vs. In-the-Ear Designs

Eyeglass Hearing Aids

Other Features

New Technologies

Non-Amplification Technology

MEMS-Based Hearing Aids

TABLE 8 HEARING AID MANUFACTURERS

Cochlear Implants

Personal Frequency Modulation (FM) Systems

Infrared Systems

Induction Loop Systems

One-to-One Communicators

New Developments

MARKET AND COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

TABLE 9 GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR SENSORY IMPAIRED DEVICES, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)

FIGURE 5 MARKET FORECAST FOR SENSORY IMPAIRED DEVICES 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

FIGURE 6 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF TOTAL SENSORY IMPAIRED MARKET 2010 (%)

FIGURE 7 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF TOTAL SENSORY IMPAIRED MARKET 2015 (%)

TABLE 10 MANUFACTURERS MARKET SHARE OF SENSORY IMPAIRED DEVICES, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 8 MANUFACTURERS MARKET SHARE OF SENSORY IMPAIRED DEVICES 2010 (%)

CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER/ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

Handheld Computer/PDA

Sensory Integration Devices

DYSCALCULIA

Integrative Mathematics Software

Manipulatives—Virtual and Manual

Talking Calculator

DYSPRAXIA

Augmentative/Alternative Communication Device

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

MARKET AND COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

TABLE 11 WORLDWIDE MARKET FORECAST FOR CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)

FIGURE 9 MARKET FORECAST FOR CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

FIGURE 10 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF TOTAL MARKET, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 11 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF TOTAL MARKET 2015 (%)

TABLE 12 MANUFACTURERS MARKET SHARE OF CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 12 MANUFACTURERS MARKET SHARE OF CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES, 2010 (%)

MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS

FINE/GROSS/PERCEPTUAL MOTOR SKILLS

Picture Boards

Voice Output Communication Device

Page Scanners

Speech Synthesizers

Enlarging Devices

MOTOR VEHICLE CONVERSIONS AND ACCESSORIES

TABLE 13 U.S. MOTOR VEHICLE DISABLED ACCESS CONVERSION KIT MANUFACTURERS

Lift/Ramps

MOBILITY AIDS

Ambulatory Aids

TABLE 14 AMBULATORY AID MANUFACTURERS

Wheelchairs, Scooters, and Accessories

Wheelchairs

TABLE 15 WHEELCHAIR MANUFACTURERS

Scooters

TABLE 16 SCOOTER MANUFACTURERS

MARKET AND COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

TABLE 17 GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)

FIGURE 13 MARKET FORECAST FOR MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY AIDS DEVICES 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

FIGURE 14 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY AIDS DEVICES, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 15 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY AIDS DEVICES, 2015 (%)

TABLE 18 MANUFACTURERS MARKET SHARE OF MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY DEVICES, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 16 MANUFACTURERS MARKET SHARE OF MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY DEVICES, 2010 (%)

WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE TOOLS

Computer Devices

Specially Designed Keyboards

Adaptive Mouse Technology

Alternative Input Devices

Braille Embossers

Keyboard Filters

Touch-screen Keyboards

Screen Enlargers/Screen Magnifiers

Screen Readers

Speech Recognition or Voice Recognition Programs

Communication Devices

Augmentive Communication Devices

Electronic Speech Synthesizers

Light Signaler Alerts

Text-to-Speech or Speech Synthesizers

Talking and Large-print Word Processors

TTY/TDD Conversion Modems

MARKET AND COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

TABLE 19 MARKET FORECAST FOR WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)

FIGURE 17 MARKET FORECAST FOR WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

FIGURE 18 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 19 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES, 2015 (%)

TABLE 20 MANUFACTURERS MARKET SHARE OF WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 20 MANUFACTURERS MARKET SHARE OF WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES, 2010 (%)

CHAPTER FOUR: TOTAL MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH

TOTAL MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH

TABLE 21 GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)

FIGURE 21 FORECAST FOR ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS MARKETS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

FIGURE 22 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 23 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS, 2015 (%)

MARKET ANALYSIS BY REGION

TOTAL

TABLE 22 PERCENT SHARE OF TOTAL ASSISTIVE DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 24 PERCENT SHARE OF TOTAL ASSISTIVE DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

TABLE 23 PERCENT SHARE OF TOTAL ASSISTIVE DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2015 (%)

FIGURE 25 PERCENT SHARE OF TOTAL ASSISTIVE DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2015 (%)

SENSORY IMPAIRED DEVICES

TABLE 24 PERCENT SHARE OF SENSORY IMPAIRED DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 26 PERCENT SHARE OF SENSORY IMPAIRED DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

TABLE 25 PERCENTAGE OF SENSORY IMPAIRED DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2015 (%)

FIGURE 27 PERCENT SHARE OF SENSORY IMPAIRED DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2015 (%)

CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES

TABLE 26 PERCENT SHARE OF CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES MARKET, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 28 PERCENT SHARE OF CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES MARKET, 2010 (%)

TABLE 27 PERCENT SHARE OF CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES MARKET, 2015 (%)

FIGURE 29 PERCENT SHARE OF CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES MARKET, 2015 (%)

MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY DEVICES

TABLE 28 PERCENT SHARE OF MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY DEVICE MARKET, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 30 PERCENT SHARE OF MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY DEVICES, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

TABLE 29 PERCENT SHARE OF MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY DEVICE MARKET, BY REGION, 2015 (%)

FIGURE 31 PERCENT SHARE OF MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY DEVICES, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES

TABLE 30 PERCENT SHARE OF WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 32 PERCENT SHARE OF WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

TABLE 31 PERCENT SHARE OF WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2015 (%)

FIGURE 33 PERCENT SHARE OF WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2015 (%)

CHAPTER FIVE: TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS

PATENT ANALYSIS

FIGURE 34 U.S. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PATENTS ISSUED SINCE 1976 AND PATENT APPLICATIONS PENDING BY TYPE OF TECHNOLOGY (%)

TABLE 32 ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS MANUFACTURERS BY TYPE, 2010

CHAPTER SIX: MARKET OUTLOOK

MARKET OUTLOOK

CHAPTER SEVEN: COMPANY PROFILES

BAUM RETEC AG

BAY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.

DOLPHIN COMPUTER ACCESS, LTD.

DUXBURY SYSTEMS, INC.

DYNAVOX, INC.

EXACT DYNAMICS B.V.

FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC.

GN RESOUND GROUP

RESOUND

GW MICRO, INC.

HUMANWARE

INCLINATOR COMPANY OF AMERICA

INVACARE CORP.

KROWN MANUFACTURING

LIFTAVATOR INC.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, INC.

OPTELEC BV

OTIX GLOBAL, INC.

PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS CORP.

RICON CORP.

SAVARIA CORPORATION

SIEMENS HEARING INSTRUMENTS, INC.

SONOVA HOLDING AG

STARKEY LABORATORIES INC

SUNRISE MEDICAL, INC.

TERRY GROUP, LTD.

THORNDIKE PRESS

WIDEX A/S

WILLIAM DEMANT HOLDING CO

APPENDIX: ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS DEVELOPERS/MANUFACTURERS

TABLE 33 ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS DEVELOPERS/MANUFACTURERS

LIST OF TABLES

SUMMARY TABLE GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)

TABLE 1 GLOBAL POPULATION BY SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION, 2008-2050 (MILLIONS/%)

TABLE 2 U.S. OLDER POPULATION BY AGE GROUP, CENSUS YEARS 1900-2050

TABLE 3 PROJECTED NUMBER OF DISABLED PEOPLE, THROUGH 2015 (MILLIONS)

TABLE 4 REPORTED INCIDENCE OF HEARING PROBLEMS AMONG U.S. ADULTS BY SEX/AGE GROUP, 2009 (MILLIONS)

TABLE 5 REPORTED INCIDENCE OF BLINDNESS AND VISION IMPAIRMENT IN THE U.S. BY SEX/AGE GROUP, 2009

TABLE 6 REPORTED INCIDENCE OF IMPAIRED MOBLITY AND DEXTERITY IN THE U.S. BY SEX/AGE GROUP, 2009 (MILLIONS)

TABLE 7 INCIDENCE OF DOCTOR-DIAGNOSED ARTHRITIS CASES AND CHRONIC JOINT SYMPTOMS IN THE U.S. BY AGE GROUP, 2009 (MILLIONS)

TABLE 8 HEARING AID MANUFACTURERS

TABLE 9 GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR SENSORY IMPAIRED DEVICES, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)

TABLE 10 MANUFACTURERS MARKET SHARE OF SENSORY IMPAIRED DEVICES, 2010 (%)

TABLE 11 WORLDWIDE MARKET FORECAST FOR CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)

TABLE 12 MANUFACTURERS MARKET SHARE OF CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES, 2010 (%)

TABLE 13 U.S. MOTOR VEHICLE DISABLED ACCESS CONVERSION KIT MANUFACTURERS

TABLE 14 AMBULATORY AID MANUFACTURERS

TABLE 15 WHEELCHAIR MANUFACTURERS

TABLE 16 SCOOTER MANUFACTURERS

TABLE 17 GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)

TABLE 18 MANUFACTURERS MARKET SHARE OF MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY DEVICES, 2010 (%)

TABLE 19 MARKET FORECAST FOR WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)

TABLE 20 MANUFACTURERS MARKET SHARE OF WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES, 2010 (%)

TABLE 21 GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)

TABLE 22 PERCENT SHARE OF TOTAL ASSISTIVE DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

TABLE 23 PERCENT SHARE OF TOTAL ASSISTIVE DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2015 (%)

TABLE 24 PERCENT SHARE OF SENSORY IMPAIRED DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

TABLE 25 PERCENTAGE OF SENSORY IMPAIRED DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2015 (%)

TABLE 26 PERCENT SHARE OF CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES MARKET, 2010 (%)

TABLE 27 PERCENT SHARE OF CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES MARKET, 2015 (%)

TABLE 28 PERCENT SHARE OF MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY DEVICE MARKET, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

TABLE 29 PERCENT SHARE OF MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY DEVICE MARKET, BY REGION, 2015 (%)

TABLE 30 PERCENT SHARE OF WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

TABLE 31 PERCENT SHARE OF WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2015 (%)

TABLE 32 ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS MANUFACTURERS BY TYPE, 2010

TABLE 33 ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS DEVELOPERS/MANUFACTURERS

LIST OF FIGURES

SUMMARY FIGURE FORECAST FOR ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS MARKETS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

FIGURE 1 GLOBAL POPULATION BY SELECTED GEOGRAPHICAL REGION, 2008-2050 (MILLIONS)

FIGURE 2 TOTAL WORLD POPULATION WITH DISABILITIES, 2009 (MILLIONS)

FIGURE 3 PROJECTED INCREASE IN WORLD DISABLED POPULATION, 2009-2015 (MILLIONS)

FIGURE 4 U.S. POPULATION WHOSE DAILY ACTIVITIES ARE LIMITED BY DISABILITIES, BY AGE GROUP, 2009 (MILLIONS)

FIGURE 5 MARKET FORECAST FOR SENSORY IMPAIRED DEVICES 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

FIGURE 6 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF TOTAL SENSORY IMPAIRED MARKET 2010 (%)

FIGURE 7 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF TOTAL SENSORY IMPAIRED MARKET 2015 (%)

FIGURE 8 MANUFACTURERS MARKET SHARE OF SENSORY IMPAIRED DEVICES 2010 (%)

FIGURE 9 MARKET FORECAST FOR CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

FIGURE 10 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF TOTAL MARKET, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 11 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF TOTAL MARKET 2015 (%)

FIGURE 12 MANUFACTURERS MARKET SHARE OF CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 13 MARKET FORECAST FOR MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY AIDS DEVICES 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

FIGURE 14 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY AIDS DEVICES, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 15 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY AIDS DEVICES, 2015 (%)

FIGURE 16 MANUFACTURERS MARKET SHARE OF MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY DEVICES, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 17 MARKET FORECAST FOR WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

FIGURE 18 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 19 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES, 2015 (%)

FIGURE 20 MANUFACTURERS MARKET SHARE OF WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 21 FORECAST FOR ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS MARKETS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

FIGURE 22 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 23 MARKET PERCENTAGES OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS, 2015 (%)

FIGURE 24 PERCENT SHARE OF TOTAL ASSISTIVE DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 25 PERCENT SHARE OF TOTAL ASSISTIVE DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2015 (%)

FIGURE 26 PERCENT SHARE OF SENSORY IMPAIRED DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 27 PERCENT SHARE OF SENSORY IMPAIRED DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2015 (%)

FIGURE 28 PERCENT SHARE OF CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES MARKET, 2010 (%)

DEVICES MARKET, 2015 (%)

FIGURE 30 PERCENT SHARE OF MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY DEVICES, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 31 PERCENT SHARE OF MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY DEVICES, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 32 PERCENT SHARE OF WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2010 (%)

FIGURE 33 PERCENT SHARE OF WORKPLACE ADAPTIVE DEVICES MARKET, BY REGION, 2015 (%)

FIGURE 34 U.S. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PATENTS ISSUED SINCE 1976 AND PATENT APPLICATIONS PENDING BY TYPE OF TECHNOLOGY (%)