WEBCAST APR 5 – ISOC Mumbai – Vision for Accessible Internet: Bridging the Digital Divide for the Visually Impaired
On Saturday 5th April 2025, at 14:30 IST (09:00 UTC) Internet Society India Mumbai Chapter (ISOC Mumbai) presents ‘Vision for Accessible Internet: Bridging the Digital Divide for the Visually Impaired‘. Part of the Internet Governance Praxis Series, this panel discussion, located in Meghalaya, India, will discuss deployment of effective strategies that improve Internet access for the visually impaired. This event will focus on practical solutions, sharing expertise, and exploring innovative technologies to make the Internet more accessible.
HOST
Nupur Vijh – President, ISOC India Mumbai Chapter (ISOC Mumbai)
PANEL
Jitendra Dkhar – Managing Director / Co-founder, Blind Lead Trust (BLT)
Dylan Robby – Planning Officer, State Resource Centre on Disability Affairs, Meghalaya
Amrut Deshmukh – Founder, Booklet / Make India Read
Yash Agarwal – Founder, Public Policy India (PPI) / Stakeholder Engagement Manager, South Asia, ICANN
MODERATORS
Narola Dhar – ISOC Mumbai
Vinayak Bharadwaz – ISOC Mumbai
PRESENTATION – Internet Shutdowns
Badapbiang Tariang Dkhar – Research Fellow, National Law University, Meghalaya
RESPONDENTS
Rajesh Tiwari – ex Deputy Secretary, Social Welfare, Government of Chhattisgarh
Charles Mok – Trustee, Internet Society
Dr. Ashutosh Pathak – Vice Chair, ISOC Accessibility Standing Group (ISOC ASG)
Bridget Warshong – Deputy Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Meghalaya
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