Collaborations
A Global, Supportive Community
ISPO is a vibrant, international community that fosters a strong sense of belonging, exchange, and collaboration.
Over 50 Years of Impact
For more than five decades, ISPO has been a trusted platform for:
- Sharing expertise in mobility products
- Advancing rehabilitation engineering
- Promoting education and practice in prosthetics, orthotics, and related fields
Our members include:
Users
Students
Clinicians
Researchers
Educators
Innovators
Manufacturers
Together, we promote knowledge sharing, networking, and the exchange of best practices across disciplines and borders.
The Power of Collaboration
At ISPO, we believe:
“Together, we can achieve more.”
By working with like-minded partners and organisations, we create outcomes that are greater than the sum of their parts, advancing the field and supporting the people we serve.
Collaboration
World Health Organization (WHO)
ISPO is a non-state actor in official relation with World Health Organization (WHO). As set out in paragraphs 50–66 of the WHO Framework of Engagement with Non-State Actors.
“Official relations” is a privilege that the Executive Board may grant to nongovernmental organizations, international business associations and philanthropic foundations that have had and continue to have a sustained and systematic engagement in the interest of the Organization. The aims and activities of all these entities shall be in conformity with the spirit, purposes and principles of WHO’s Constitution, and they shall contribute significantly to the advancement of public health.”
Through its activities and support to WHO, ISPO contributes to several areas, including:
Assistive Technology
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Rehabilitation
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Health Workforce
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Rehabilitation Workforce
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In addition, ISPO supports the following WHO initiatives
Rehabilitation 2030
The Rehabilitation 2030 initiative draws attention to the profound…
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World Rehabilitation Alliance (WRA)
ISPO is a founding member of the World Rehabilitation Alliance (WRA), a…
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Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE)
The Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE) is a WHO…
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Through its collaboration with WHO, ISPO supported and/or participated in the development of several reference documents including (non-exhaustive list):
Organisations involved in assistive technology and/or Rehabilitation
Professional Organisations
Over the years, ISPO has developed close collaboration with other professional organisations such as:
User Organisations
International Confederation of Amputee Associations (IC2A)
The International Confederation of Amputee Associations (IC2A) is an alliance that shares experiences, knowledge and best practice to inspire improvement in the quality of life of amputees and individuals born with limb deficiency.
