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.
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.
ANALYST CREDENTIALS
Mary Anne Crandall is an expert industry analyst specializing in the pharmaceutical industry for the last 18 years. She has completed several in-depth studies on various medical topics requiring both medical expertise and excellent knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry. Ms. Crandall has extensive knowledge in the medical field, has a M.S. in psychology and is currently working on a PhD.
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