The United States business community supports ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) for three main reasons: 1) It will promote global commerce and U.S. business leadership in international markets by increasing export opportunities for assistive technology companies and promoting U.S. standards abroad. 2) Ratifying the CRPD will provide competitive advantages for U.S. companies operating overseas by promoting equal access and opportunities for local employees with disabilities. 3) Ratification will help create a more inclusive global community by increasing international access to travel, tourism, and independent living for people with disabilities.