Policy brief on assistive technology and employment

This policy brief, developed jointly by ILO and ATscale the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology, highlights the crucial role of assistive technology in expanding employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and other assistive technology users in low- and middle-income countries . It delves into the barriers faced by  users both in accessing and effectively utilizing assistive technology for employment purposes, and employers in providing or integrating assistive technology for their employees.

It also highlights the positive impact of assistive technology on accessibility, performance and career advancement, suggesting specific things different stakeholders can do to strengthen the assistive technology ecosystem, while exploring emerging areas of promising practice in the provision and integration of assistive technology to support employment outcomes.
 

Launched on Monday 9 June at the 18th session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP18) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).