Disability : Access to assistive technologies in Haiti
06/10/2026 10:29:50
On Monday, October 5, 2026, Handicap International, in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of State for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities (BSEIPH), launched a major national roundtable dedicated to access to assistive technologies in Haiti. This three-day meeting brought together various stakeholders involved in disability, rehabilitation, and the inclusion of people with disabilities.
The first day featured several presentations that laid the groundwork for discussion and provided a better understanding of the various challenges related to access to assistive technologies in Haiti.
Speaking at the opening of the proceedings, Pastor Claude Emmanuel Camille, Head of Communications for BSEIPH, provided context for the three-day roundtable. He emphasized the importance of this initiative, which aims to foster dialogue among the different stakeholders and contribute to identifying ways to improve access for people with disabilities to assistive technologies adapted to their needs.
The discussions continued with a presentation by Ms. Georgeline Joseph Sévère, Health Project Manager, who contributed to the discussions on the challenges related to the health and support of people with disabilities.
Ms. Marie Louise Remy then gave a particularly noteworthy presentation on the link between inclusion and rehabilitation. Her presentation highlighted the importance of rehabilitation in the process of empowering people with disabilities and enabling their full and effective participation in society.
Eddy Lemaire, Head of Training at BSEIPH, presented the various aspects of the disability issue, highlighting some of the challenges faced by people with disabilities in the Haitian context.
The discussions also benefited from the expertise of Ms. Cécile Dupré, Technical Advisor for Assistive Technologies at Handicap International, who contributed to the discussions on assistive technologies and the challenges related to their accessibility and use.
Through this roundtable, the BSEIPH and Handicap International aim to create a space for dialogue and reflection, bringing together key stakeholders to better understand the obstacles to accessing assistive technologies and to explore solutions tailored to the realities of Haiti.
Over the next two days, participants will continue their discussions on this topic, with the goal of developing recommendations and action plans that can contribute to strengthening the inclusion and autonomy of people with disabilities in Haiti.
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