[DCAD] DCAD Session Proposal Reminder due April 26

Sat Apr 20 21:01:27 PDT 2024

Thanks Judith for starting a google docs. Following is my input, please include this in the online document.

Dear All,

If you have any input on this proposal, please feel free to discuss it here as there is not much time left. 

We also need some speakers (at least 2) for the session from different regions and stakeholder groups. So if you think yourself suitable please send your name, organization affiliation, country of residence, lived experience of disability (if any), brief topic relating to below session title, and a brief para explaining your title and its relevance to the session title. 

We request that you send this information at: info at igf-dcad.org <mailto:info at igf-dcad.org>  to us before 26 April to include this in the proposal and facilitate a timely submission. 

Following is my input for the proposal:

Name of Requesting Dynamic Coalition: Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability

Session Title: "Building Barrier-Free Emerging Technologies"

Theme of Proposal: Ensuring inclusive access to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), for persons with disabilities.

Select the room layout and duration for the session: Roundtable, 90 minutes.

Session Duration: 90 minutes

Why is the session format (room layout and duration) best suited for your activity?

The roundtable layout fosters collaborative discussion and allows for active participation from both onsite and online attendees. A 90-minute duration ensures sufficient time for in-depth exploration of the topic while accommodating diverse perspectives and audience engagement.

Name(s), Organizational Affiliation(s), Stakeholder and Regional Group of Organizers:

Onsite Moderator: Dr. Muhammad Shabbir, Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability

Online Moderator: Judith Hellerstein, Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability

Rapporteur: Judith Hellerstein, Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability

Name(s), Organizational Affiliation(s), Stakeholder and Regional Group of Speakers:

[Speaker 1], Organization A 

[Speaker 2], Organization B 

Description of the Session:

This session will focus on breaking barriers and promoting inclusivity in the development and deployment of emerging technologies, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI). Speakers will discuss the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in accessing and utilizing emerging technologies, strategies for addressing these challenges, and the importance of inclusive design principles. The session will also explore policy recommendations, technological innovations, and collaborative initiatives aimed at creating barrier-free environments for persons with disabilities in the era of emerging technologies.

Link to your DC's annual report for 2023: (Judith to please ad this)

Past IGF Participation: Yes

Link to Additional Resource: https://igf-dcad.org

Relation to SDGs:

SDG 4: Quality Education

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

This proposal directly aligns with SDG targets related to inclusive education, economic empowerment, innovation, reducing inequalities, promoting inclusive societies, and fostering global partnerships for sustainable development.

Session Interaction and Participation in a Hybrid Meeting:

Interaction will be facilitated through Q&A sessions, ensuring both onsite and online participants have opportunities to engage.

The session will incorporate accessible presentation formats, such as live captioning and sign language interpretation, to ensure inclusivity for all attendees.

We plan to utilize virtual collaboration platforms and live streaming tools to enhance online participation and interaction, enabling seamless engagement for remote attendees.

E-mail: info at igf-dcad.org <mailto:info at igf-dcad.org> 

Best,

Dr. Muhammad Shabbir,

Coordinator,

Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability (DCAD),

Twitter:  <https://twitter.com/MShabbirPhD/> https://twitter.com/MShabbirPhD/

From: Judith Hellerstein <judith at jhellerstein.com> 
Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2024 1:57 AM
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Subject: DCAD Session Proposal Reminder due April 26

HI All,

Just a reminder that all edits on this proposal are due before COB April 26 UTC time.

I will then review it and finalise it so we can submit before the deadline.

Best,

Judith Hellerstein 

DCAD Co-Coordinator 

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judith at jhellerstein.com 

Skype ID:JudithHellerstein

On Apr 17, 2024, at 2:19 AM, Judith Hellerstein via DCAD <dcad at lists.igf-dcad.org> wrote:

HI DCAD Members,

As was discussed on the call, I have begun drafting the session proposal focusing on the third theme, Advancing human rights and inclusion in the digital age

I have also copied and pasted the instructions sheet from the IGF about the requirements needed for the session, what type of session, the length of the session, and other required details.  I am attaching this as a Word document, titled Proposal Questions.

As Nicodemus suggested, I have opened a Google Doc so we could collaborate together.  Hopefully the document is accessible to all.  If people have accessibility issues, please do let me know, but I believe since it is straight text there should not be issues. 

Everyone will have commenting access to the document so that I can see the suggestions comments that you are making to the document.  We also need to decide on the type of session, Roundtable, theatre, etc and the length of the session

Also which of the SDG goals do we meet

The shared document can be found here, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t6BDhVk19kGojdaJL6vlx8NPVQFJf9OJ0Xggbw0uIrs/edit?usp=sharing

I look forward to hearing from all

Best,

Judith Hellerstein

DCAD Co-Coordinator

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On 4/16/24 8:53 AM, Nicodemus Nyakundi wrote:

Hello Judith,

I was wondering if there is a shared document that we could use to collaborate on drafting the session proposal? If so, would you mind sharing it with me?

Warm regards,

Nicodemus Nyakundi

The IGF 2024 programme will be organized according to the following four  <https://intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2024-themes> subthemes: 

*	Harnessing innovation and balancing risks in the digital space

*	Enhancing the digital contribution to peace, development, and sustainability

*	Advancing human rights and inclusion in the digital age

*	Improving digital governance for the Internet We Want

We decided to focus on the 3rd theme.  Advancing human rights and inclusion in the digital age.

We look forward to your input and comments

Best,

Judith Hellerstein

DCAD Co-Coordinator

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