GAATES

The Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments (GAATES) is the leading international not-for-profit organization that brings together experts in accessibility of electronic and communication technologies and accessibility of the built environment. GAATES was incorporated in 2007 by an international consortium of experts dedicated to promoting accessibility worldwide.

GAATES has an International presence in 6 regions: the Asia-Pacific, Arab, North America, South America, European and African Regions. GAATES has members in over 100 countries and includes technical experts, individuals, organizations of people with disabilities, companies involved in information and communication technologies, architects and interested supporters.

GAATES is dedicated to promoting the Guiding Principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, adopted in December 2006. Members of GAATES have worked extensively contributing to the development of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities with presentations in New York, Europe, the Middle East and North America.

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