On Wednesday April 24 2024 at 3pm-4pm BST (09:00-10:00 UTC) the Aspire to Innovate (a2i) Programme, of the Information and Communication Technology Division of People’s Republic of Bangladesh, in association with the DAISY Consortium presents an international webinar ‘The Role of Accessible Digital Reading Materials in Achieving the SDGs & #ZeroDigitalDivide ‘.
The webinar on the role of accessible digital reading materials for achieving global goals brings together industry experts, advocates, and stakeholders to understand the challenges faced by individuals with print disabilities in the context of accessible reading materials, sharing knowledge and best practices, promoting collaboration among stakeholders, and advocate for policy changes and industry standards that prioritize accessible reading materials, ultimately driving meaningful change in the accessibility landscape for achieving SDG4.5 and SDG4.a.
This webinar aims to foster dialogue, share insights, and catalyze action toward a more inclusive digital reading environment, aligning with global efforts to reduce the digital divide and promote access to information for all
OPENING REMARKS
Mollah Mizanur Rahman , Joint Project Director (Joint Secretary) ,a2i
PANEL
Dipendra Manocha, Chair, DAISY Forum – Born Accessibility and next-generation standardized accessible reading materials
Hiroshi Kawamura, Vice President, Assistive Technology Development Organization (ATDO) – International Laws and Convention regarding accessible information and knowledge and best practices around the world
Monica Halil Lövblad, Head, Accessible Books Consortium, WIPO – Implications of the Marrakesh VIP Treaty, Impact on Global South
Dr. Monica Duhem, Director of Global Advocacy Center, G3ict – Role of the UN in achieving disability-inclusive education in line with SDG.
Moderator: Richard Orme, CEO of DAISY Consortium
MULTIMEDIA SHOWCASE
Vashkar Bhattacharjee, Innovator
DISCUSSION/Q&A
Moderator: Richard Orme, CEO of DAISY Consortium
CLOSING REMARKS
Mohd. Monirul Islam, Additional Secretary (attached) (SDG Affairs), Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), People’s Republic of Bangladesh
The session will be simulcast by the Accessibility Special Interest group of the Internet Society New York Chapter.
LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/a2i-reading
PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://undp.zoom.us/j/83899815058
REAL TIME TEXT (see ISOC.LIVE)
TWITTER #ZeroDigitalDivide @a2i_bd @accessibledaisy @MonicaDuhem @G3ict @VashkarBD @UNESCAP @WIPO @ways2read #SDGs #SmartBangladesh2041 #A11y #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion @a11ySIG
MASTODON #ZeroDigitalDivide
SIMULCASTS
https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live
https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive
https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ (AI Captions)
ARCHIVE
https://archive.org/details/a2i-reading
ADD TO CALENDAR https://calndr.link/event/Lv1xFG7WvC
** RESCHEDULED FROM JUNE 3 **
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