Government Affairs
AccessibilityAtlas is dedicated to advancing policies that foster a more inclusive and accessible world for persons of all abilities. We collaborate with legislators, advocates, global institutions, and community stakeholders to champion equitable accessibility standards, promote disability-friendly practices, and ensure that everyone can fully participate in their communities. Through strategic advocacy and partnerships, we aim to break down barriers, drive systemic change, and build a world where inclusivity is the standard, not the exception.
United Nations Lobbying
AccessibilityAtlas engages with various United Nations mechanisms to lobby for the prioritization of disability rights in the UN agenda. We have participated in the United Nations Summit of the Future, 63rd Session of the Commission For Social Development and more!
Human Rights Reporting
We author reports to the United Nations Human Rights Council to assess the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) within different UN member states and make suggestions on ways governments can foster increasingly inclusive societies. Furthermore, during select sessions, AccessibilityAtlas staff travel to Geneva, Switzerland to present our findings.
Legislation
In partnership with the Centre for Voters Initiative & Action
In collaboration with the Centre for Voters Initiative & Action (CVIA), we are drafting a bill to modernize the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Originally ratified in 1990, the ADA does not fully reflect the capabilities of our digital world. Our legislative effort seeks to harness modern technology to enhance government-provided information services for people of all abilities
The Centre for Voters Initiative & Action is an international youth-led group based between Washington, D.C. and Geneva. The Centre is fighting to educate, engage, and empower worldwide. We believe all persons, regardless of color, economic status, or location, are endowed with the right to have their voice heard.
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