The World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) warmly invite stakeholders to review the draft Global road map towards universal access to assistive technology.
This draft has been developed in response to calls from Member States and stakeholders for practical guidance on how to advance the recommendations of the Global report on assistive technology. It draws on available evidence, a global survey, consultation inputs and expert review, and is structured around the WHO-GATE 5P framework: People, Policy and finance, Products, Provision and Personnel.
The Road map is intended to provide a shared direction for action and to support coordinated efforts to expand equitable access to assistive technology. It is not intended to be a detailed implementation manual, a product-specific guideline or a replacement for national planning processes.
This public review aims to:
- identify any outstanding factual issues, gaps or risks not already identified that should be addressed before publishing;
- check whether the Road map is clear, relevant, feasible and fit for purpose across diverse settings; and
- support transparency and accountability in the Road map development process.
How to submit feedback
Read the draft Road map here. Then use this link to submit your feedback.
The public review will remain open for two weeks, closing on 14 June 2026.
WHO, UNICEF and UNDESA thank all reviewers in advance for their time, expertise and continued commitment to improving access to assistive technology for everyone, everywhere.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to the Road map’s development so far, including survey respondents, consultation participants, co-convening partners, technical experts, reviewers, organizations of persons with disabilities, older persons’ organizations, professional bodies, service providers, policy-makers, researchers, innovators and other partners across the assistive technology ecosystem.