[DCAD] Gerry Ellis Passes Away

[Lovemore Kaseke]

Very sad. A big loss

On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, Muhammad Shabbir Awan <mshabbirawan at gmail.com>
wrote:

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> Dear DCAD Community,
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> I am sorry to inform you that Gerry Ellis, a strong advocate and member of
> our community, has passed away. Gerry was indeed a dedicated member of our
> community, and his loss is felt deeply by all who knew him.
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> Having met him person a couple times and being in contact with him in
> virtual world since my first IGF in 2017, I can say that Gerry touched
> everyone with his wit and kindness, and he always went out of his way to
> help others.
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> Gerry was a champion of accessibility in all areas of life, including the
> online world. He was a vocal advocate for accessibility in the IGF , where
> he worked tirelessly to ensure that people with disabilities, including
> those with blindness, had equal access to the internet and all its benefits.
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> Gerry's contributions to the DCAD and IGF were invaluable. He brought a
> wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, and he was always willing
> to share his expertise with others. He was a tireless advocate for
> accessibility and inclusion, and he worked to ensure that people with
> disabilities had a voice in the development of online technologies and
> policies.
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> Gerry's passion and dedication will be deeply missed in the world of
> internet governance and accessibility. His legacy will live on through the
> countless lives he touched and the positive impact he had on the world.
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> The funeral and other details can be found at this link:
> https://rip.ie/death-notice/gerard-gerry-ellis-ballybrack-dublin/529075
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> I personally, and on behalf of DCAD extend deepest condolences to Gerry's
> family and friends during this difficult time.
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> Rest in peace, Gerry!
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> Dr Muhammad Shabbir,
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> Coordinator,
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> Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability (DCAD),
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> Email: MShabbirAwan at gmail.com
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> Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mshabirawan/
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