Low-Cost Durable Medical Equipment Project.
Arizona Sonora Border: Projects for Inclusion
ARSOBO is a binational nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status in the United States and a sister NGO in Mexico. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing affordable medical devices designed and built by people who use them, helping remove barriers and create greater opportunities for independence and inclusion.
Founded through a partnership of universities, government agencies, private companies, and community members on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, ARSOBO brings together expertise and resources to deliver sustainable solutions that strengthen border communities.
Restoring Independence
Since 2013, ARSOBO has provided more than 839 prosthetic and orthotic devices across the border region and continues to collaborate with the Technical University in Nogales, Sonora to develop innovative 3D-printed upper-limb prosthetics.
Advanced training for ARSOBO’s prosthetic technicians enabled devices to be fabricated locally, reducing delivery time from two months to just 3–4 days.
Mobility Without Barriers
Since 2009, ARSOBO has built more than 735 all-terrain wheelchairs, helping individuals with disabilities gain greater mobility, independence, and access to their communities.
With equipment purchased from U.S. Northern Command and alterations in wheelchair production, ARSOBO has increased construction from 1 to 3 wheelchairs each week.
Beyond the Device
Since 2014, ARSOBO has provided physical therapy to more than 140 patients across the border region, helping individuals build strength, improve mobility, and live more independently.
Working with rehabilitation professionals,ARSOBO offers individualized therapy and follow-up care, ensuring patients receive the training and support needed to maximize the benefits of their prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Hear the World
Since 2015, faculty and Ph.D. candidates from the University of Arizona's Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences have partnered with ARSOBO to provide monthly hearing clinics.
More than 740 hearing aids have been distributed across the border region, improving communication and quality of life for children and adults.
“Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.”
— Former Customer
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You can donate to ARSOBO with the confidence that your support will directly transform the life of an individual with a disability.
Let’s Work Together
We’re always looking for new opportunities to collaborate to further the mission of inclusion. Please write us and ARSOBO will contact you.