Some of the best known, expert information providers in Europe have joined together to create the biggest, most comprehensive information service on assistive technology (AT) serving older and disabled people, their families and carers across the globe.
A wealth of information you need is at your fingertips! Take a look and discover how much there is to know. The Eastin network will help you to find solutions for independent living or remove obstacles in the way of a full life. Here you have the starting point for the most impressive web-based tour of AT products in Europe.
The Eastin website is is an easy-to-use tool that opens the door to seven national databases at the same time, so you can look up the information you require and have it immediately translated into your own language, where necessary. You can analyse, compare and choose the best and most up-to-date solutions for your needs. You may be a user of AT or a family member; you may advise clients as a healthcare professional or work in an ever expanding industry as an engineer or manufacturer. Whoever you are this website may help you find answers to your questions – in your own language.
IN 2008 EASTIN was a prize winner in the German competition "Ideenpark Gesundheitswirtschaft" (promoted by Financial Times Deutschland) and in the Italian "PKM 360° Giorgio Sacerdoti Award" (promoted by the National Computer Society). The awards recognised EASTIN as an excellent and unique example of effective knowledge management in the health and social sector, that significantly contributes to the advancement of assistive technology all over Europe.
You took your first step when you selected your national language - now you are ready to explore the world of AT. This is how you do it.
If you want to search for information on AT products or companies across Europe, use "Searches" on the menu list at the left of the page. Here you can also find other information like case studies, ideas on how to solve problems and fact sheets.
If you have a question for one of Eastin partners, use "Info request".
If you are an AT manufacturer and want to add a product to the EASTIN databases, use "Submit a product".
If you want to know more about the Eastin Association, its history and development use "History".
The Eastin partners are are leading providers of information on assistive technology in Europe. "The Eastin partners" describes the work of these organisations. If you wish to visit one of the national AT information services just click on its name.
"General info" includes public material on the EASTIN network to download.