Policy Brief on Assistive Technology (AT) and Employment
This policy brief highlights the crucial role of Assistive Technology (AT) in expanding employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and other AT users in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It delves into the barriers faced by both AT users in accessing and effectively utilizing AT for employment purposes, and employers in providing or integrating AT for their employees.
It also highlights the positive impact of AT on accessibility, performance, and career advancement, suggesting specific actions that different stakeholders can take to strengthen the AT ecosystem, while exploring emerging areas of promising practice in the provision and integration of AT 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).
We invite you to join us for a more detailed dissemination webinar on July 9, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM CET.
A series of thematic briefs explain the cross-cutting nature of assistive technology and why assistive technology matters for various sectors.
The aim of the series is to advocate the inclusion of assistive technology considerations in cross-sectoral strategies and operational plans at national level and in global policies and guidance; to encourage other sectors to consider the significant role that assistive technology plays in helping them achieve their own goals, especially around inclusion and equity, and to make a clear link with the relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We expect them to be read by donors, partners, policy makers, AT experts, advocates and practitioners, and all those interested in equity, universality and achieving the SDGs.
Click on each thumbnail below to download the briefs in English, French, Spanish, and accessible versions to discover why assistive technology matters.
Why assistive technology matters for early childhood development.
Why assistive technology matters for humanitarian contexts.
Why assistive technology matters for climate action.
Why assistive technology matters for inclusive education.
Why assistive technology matters for healthy ageing. .
