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PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1942740
Disabled and elderly assistive technology encompasses devices and systems designed to support individuals with disabilities or the elderly in carrying out daily activities, thereby enhancing their independence and quality of life. The primary goal of this technology is to address the challenges faced by these individuals and help them lead independent, fulfilling lives.
Key products in the disabled and elderly assistive technology market include medical mobility aids and ambulatory devices, assistive furniture, bathroom safety and assistive products, communication aids, activity monitors, and location monitors. Medical mobility aids and ambulatory devices, for instance, are designed to help individuals with limited mobility move around safely and independently. These products are available through various distribution channels, including online and offline retailers, and are used by a range of end-users, such as hospitals, elderly nursing homes, homecare providers, and others.
Tariffs have influenced the disabled and elderly assistive technology market by increasing the cost of imported electronic components, mobility device parts, and smart monitoring systems. These impacts are most evident across activity monitors, communication aids, and powered mobility devices, particularly in regions dependent on cross-border manufacturing such as Asia-Pacific and Europe. Higher tariffs have moderately increased procurement costs for hospitals, nursing homes, and homecare providers. At the same time, tariffs are encouraging local manufacturing, supplier diversification, and regional production, supporting long-term supply chain resilience.
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The disabled and elderly assistive technology market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $45.53 billion in 2025 to $48.87 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in elderly population, increasing prevalence of physical disabilities, expansion of homecare services, rising awareness of assistive devices, improved availability of mobility aids.
The disabled and elderly assistive technology market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $64.72 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing aging population, growing preference for aging in place, rising demand for daily activity assistance, expansion of elderly care infrastructure, increasing healthcare spending on long-term care. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for home-based assistive solutions, growing adoption of mobility and ambulatory aids, increasing focus on independent living support, shift toward personalized assistive devices, rising use of wearable monitoring and safety products.
The growing employment-population ratio for individuals with disabilities is expected to drive the expansion of the disabled and elderly assistive technology market. This increase is due to improvements in accessibility, inclusive hiring practices, and better support programs. Assistive technology for disabled and elderly individuals helps them perform job tasks more effectively and independently, thereby enhancing their employability and access to a broader range of job opportunities. For instance, in February 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a US-based agency within the Department of Labor, reported that the employment-population ratio for individuals with disabilities increased by 1.2 percentage points in 2023, reaching 22.5%. This rise in employment rates is contributing to the growth of the disabled and elderly assistive technology market.
Key players in the disabled and elderly assistive technology market are advancing their technology with AI-powered hearing aids and other assistive devices to capture market share. These hearing aids utilize artificial intelligence to enhance sound quality, adapt to various environments, and provide personalized hearing experiences. For example, in January 2024, Starkey, a US-based hearing aid manufacturer, introduced the Genesis AI hearing aids in Australia and New Zealand. These devices feature real-time environmental adaptation, advanced noise reduction, and seamless connectivity with smart devices, offering users clearer sound and improved communication capabilities. This development showcases how integrating AI into hearing aids significantly boosts accessibility and user experience for those with hearing impairments.
In July 2025, Smartbox Assistive Technology Ltd., a UK-based assistive technology company, acquired ZYTEQ Pty Ltd., an Australia-based provider of communication and assistive solutions, for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Smartbox Assistive Technology aims to expand its global presence, enhance its product portfolio, strengthen support for users with communication needs, and drive growth in the assistive technology market. ZYTEQ Pty Ltd. is an Australia-based assistive technology company specializing in speech-generating devices and other electronic assistive technologies for individuals with disabilities.
Major companies operating in the disabled and elderly assistive technology market are Medline Industries LP, Sonova Holding AG, Demant A/S, GN Store Nord A/S, Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH, Cochlear Ltd, Starkey Laboratories Inc., Invacare Holdings Corp, MED-EL Medical Electronics, Permobil Inc., Sunrise Medical LLC, Pride Mobility Products Corp., Tobii Dynavox LLC, Freedom Scientific Inc., Liberator Ltd., Jabbla UK Ltd., Blue Chip Medical Products Inc., Medical Depot Inc., Inclusive Technology Ltd, Exact Dynamics B.V.
North America was the largest region in the disabled and elderly assistive technology market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the disabled and elderly assistive technology market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the disabled and elderly assistive technology market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The disabled and elderly assistive technology market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as custom prosthetic fittings, occupational therapy, rehabilitation services, mobility equipment maintenance, home modification services, personal care assistance, and technology training for assistive devices. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The disabled and elderly assistive technology market also includes sales of electric and manual wheelchairs, cochlear implants, smart home systems, fall detection sensors, blood pressure monitors, and glucose monitors. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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