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About

GAATO is dedicated to furthering the advancement of global AT.

Mission

Our mission is to advance the field of assistive technology (AT) and rehabilitation engineering (RE) to benefit people with disabilities and functional limitations of all ages.

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Vision

As global alliance members we are committed to working towards equitable and reliable access to assistive technology through collaborative research, policy advocacy, education and awareness raising.

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Secretariat

Evert-Jan
Hoogerwerf

Secretary-General​

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René
Lejeune

Administrator

Executive Board of Directors 

Silvana
Contepomi

Vice-President

AATA

Natasha
Layton

Secretary

ARATA

Andrea
van Hook

Treasurer

RESNA

Luc
de Witte

President

AAATE

Board Members

Kathy
Cheng

TREATS

Ritsuya Katsura 

RESJA

Won-Kyung
Song

RESKO

Tarit
Datta

IAAT

Claude
Tardif

ISPO

GAATO

We are a global alliance and proud to be a voice for all those dedicated to creating and using assistive technology. Connect with us today and make your voice heard.

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Interested in the work of assistive technology organizations?
Click on the organization that covers your global region from the list above and get in touch.

GAATO works with regional organizations for assistive technology on global matters. GAATO and our member organizations also  work actively to support the development of emerging assistive technology organizations.

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