[DCAD] Call for Speakers: IGF Webinar on Gaming & Disability – Nominations by 8 July

[Kenechi Benard]

This is great news. Congratulations

On Thu, 10 Jul 2025, 04:02 Muhammad Shabbir Awan via DCAD, <
dcad at lists.igf-dcad.org> wrote:

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> Dear All,
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> I am pleased to announce that Mr. Jakeel Abdullah has been selected to
> represent DCAD in this webinar. In his own words, “Jakeel Abdullah is a
> dynamic speaker and intersectional leader whose experienced leadership
> bridges local, state, and global spheres. From grassroots disability and
> LGBTQ+ activism in Louisiana to shaping disability policy on U.S.A. and
> international platforms, his diverse roles reflect a steadfast mission: to
> uplift multi-marginalized voices and drive inclusive change.”
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> Thank you to all who showed interest in this opportunity
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> We shall share the further details about the webinar as they become
> available which will be open to everyone.
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> Best,
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> Dr. Muhammad Shabbir,
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> Coordinator,
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> IGF-DCAD.
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> *From:* mshabbirawan at gmail.com <mshabbirawan at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Monday, July 7, 2025 9:03 AM
> *To:* 'Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability' <
> dcad at lists.igf-dcad.org>
> *Subject:* Call for Speakers: IGF Webinar on Gaming & Disability –
> Nominations by 8 July
> *Importance:* High
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> Dear DCAD Members,
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> Building on the successful series of IGF webinars and following a proposal
> from our colleagues at the Dynamic Coalition on Gaming for Purpose
> (DC-G4P), we have an exciting opportunity to contribute to an upcoming
> webinar on:
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> *“Gaming & Gamification: Cross-Sector Applications & Impact.”*
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> This webinar will explore how gaming and gamification can drive real-world
> solutions across multiple sectors, including their role in empowering
> persons with disabilities.
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> *Call for Speakers:*
> We are looking for DCAD members with experience and expertise in gaming
> and disability—whether through research, advocacy, personal experience, or
> professional work—who would like to represent DCAD in this session.
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> *How to Nominate:*
> Please send your nomination, including your name, brief bio, and the
> specific perspective you would bring (e.g., accessible gaming technologies,
> inclusive game design, gaming as a tool for empowerment, etc.) to
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> *info at igf-dcad.org <info at igf-dcad.org>*
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> by *09:00 UTC on 8 July 2025*.
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> For more details, you can view the original call appended below.
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> Let’s ensure the voices of persons with disabilities are at the forefront
> of this important conversation on gaming and its cross-sector impact.
>
> Best regards,
> *Dr. Muhammad Shabbir *
> Coordinator,
> IGF Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability (DCAD.)
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> *From:* Reyansh Gupta <reyansh at opengrowth.com>
> *Sent:* Friday, July 4, 2025 12:59 PM
> *To:* dc <dc at intgovforum.org>
> *Subject:* [DC] Request for Consideration: Next Webinar - Gaming &
> Gamification: Cross-Sector Applications & Impact
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> Dear Esteemed Mentors & Colleagues,
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> It was wonderful meeting many of you in Oslo at IGF 2025, and equally
> inspiring to engage with those who joined us online.
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> Building on the momentum of our IGF webinar series, I'd propose that we
> have one webinar on: *“Gaming & Gamification: Cross-Sector Applications &
> Impact.”* In one line, this webinar will explore how gaming and
> gamification can drive real-world solutions across multiple sectors and
> outline practical next steps.
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> I would love for every Dynamic Coalition to be represented. I believe that
> Gaming is a universal language that transcends thematic silos and unites
> our efforts.
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> If your DC would like to contribute, please add the name of your
> representative and the sector or industry they will cover in the Google
> document linked below by *Tuesday, 8 July 2025.*
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> Proposed timing: third week of July (from 15 July onward). I can shift it
> to the week of 21 July if that works better for most.
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> Thank you in advance for your support. I’m looking forward to another
> successful webinar in our webinar series!
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> Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
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> Google Doc:
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XR3At4DO4iHemE87UWSCq2SpoaQB7h_gP0g_b1ILc8Q/edit?usp=sharing
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> Thanks and Best Regards,
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> *Reyansh Gupta*
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> Global Lead & Co-ordinator | *Dynamic Coalition on Gaming for Purpose* (
> DC-G4P <https://gamingforpurpose.com>)
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