Over 2.5 billion people worldwide need assistive technology, a figure expected to surpass 3.5 billion by 2050 due to aging populations and rising noncommunicable diseases. In Asia-Pacific alone, 750 million people require such aids, which range from basic devices like glasses and canes to advanced AI-driven tools. Assistive technology is crucial for supporting independence, especially for those with conditions like diabetes, and offers significant social, health, and economic benefits, including a potential $10 trillion in global economic gains by 2075. Despite this, access remains highly unequal, with less than 3% coverage in many low- and middle-income countries. Barriers include limited awareness, stigma, fragmented financing, insufficient policy prioritization, and low private sector investment. Improving access requires raising awareness, integrating assistive technology into health financing, and fostering user-centered product development.