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The Italian Web Portal providing information and guidance on assistive technologies for independence, quality of life and participation of persons with disabilities. A systematic and up-to-date review of assistive technology products available in Italy and in Europe.
The Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation provides a network of specialized services, the SIVA Centres, where it is possible to obtain guidance, advice and personalized assessments useful to identify the most appropriate assistive solution to meet specific needs.
In the focus
- SIVA NEWS_May 2026: the monthly newsletter with updates on assistive devices
- Handbook "Assessing, recommending and prescribing assistive technology products"
- Regulations for assistive products suppliers who wish to operate within the Don Gnocchi Foundation facilities
- SIVA Template for the Assistive Technology Intervention Report
- Tools for users and operators
- Websites on Assistive Technologies and Disability
Last updated assistive devices
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.LUMEN - GLASSES FOR THE BLIND
Assistive products for electronic orientation (ISO 22.45.03)
Orientation aids (SIVA 22.45.03.S01)
Primary supplier for Italy: .LUMEN
Last update: June 2026
Insert date: June 2026 -
NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS - DRAGON NATURALLY SPEAKING
Software for operating electrical devices (ISO 24.13.24)
Speech recognition software (SIVA 24.13.24.S02)
Primary supplier for Italy: BYTEWAY
Last update: June 2026
Insert date: October 2009
