The Need for Assistive Technology Research and Development in Canada. A legal right.

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was ratified by the Government of Canada in 2010. The CRPD clearly outlines the responsibility of countries to engage in research and development of Assistive Technology.  By signing the CRPD, Canada has agreed “To undertake or promote research and development of, and to promote the availability and use of new technologies, including information and communications technologies, mobility aids, devices and assistive technologies, suitable for persons with disabilities, giving priority to technologies at an affordable cost;” See Article 4 (General Obligations) of CRPD for more information

Our Mission

To connect the knowledge network of Assistive Technology in Canada and present this knowledge in an accessible format to Canadians.

This knowledge network will consist of the domains of the Built Environment, Virtual Environment, and Learning.