Inclusion of persons with disabilities is only possible if access to appropriate, affordable, and effective assistive technology is ensured. Given that today only an estimated 10 per cent of those who need assistive technology actually have access, much work remains to be done by every sector of society.

This side event will bring together experts and users of assistive technology, to build a common understanding across a diverse set of stakeholders regarding the need for mainstreaming of AT to expand access widely enough and sustain provisioning long enough to meet GDS commitments and relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our event will be in English with interpretation in Arabic, French, Spanish, and International Sign Language. Captioning will also be available.