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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Thanks Judith for starting a google docs. Following is my input, please include this in the online document.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Dear All,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>If you have any input on this proposal, please feel free to discuss it here as there is not much time left. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>We request that you send this information at: <a href="mailto:info@igf-dcad.org">info@igf-dcad.org</a> to us before 26 April to include this in the proposal and facilitate a timely submission. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Following is my input for the proposal:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Name of Requesting Dynamic Coalition: Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Session Title: "Building Barrier-Free Emerging Technologies"<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Theme of Proposal: Ensuring inclusive access to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), for persons with disabilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Select the room layout and duration for the session: Roundtable, 90 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Session Duration: 90 minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Why is the session format (room layout and duration) best suited for your activity?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Name(s), Organizational Affiliation(s), Stakeholder and Regional Group of Organizers:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Onsite Moderator: Dr. Muhammad Shabbir, Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Online Moderator: Judith Hellerstein, Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Rapporteur: Judith Hellerstein, Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Name(s), Organizational Affiliation(s), Stakeholder and Regional Group of Speakers:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>[Speaker 1], Organization A <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>[Speaker 2], Organization B <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Description of the Session:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Link to your DC's annual report for 2023: (Judith to please ad this)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Past IGF Participation: Yes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Link to Additional Resource: https://igf-dcad.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Relation to SDGs:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>SDG 4: Quality Education<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Session Interaction and Participation in a Hybrid Meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Interaction will be facilitated through Q&A sessions, ensuring both onsite and online participants have opportunities to engage.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The session will incorporate accessible presentation formats, such as live captioning and sign language interpretation, to ensure inclusivity for all attendees.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>We plan to utilize virtual collaboration platforms and live streaming tools to enhance online participation and interaction, enabling seamless engagement for remote attendees.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>E-mail: <a href="mailto:info@igf-dcad.org">info@igf-dcad.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Dr. Muhammad Shabbir,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Coordinator,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability (DCAD),<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MShabbirPhD/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://twitter.com/MShabbirPhD/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Judith Hellerstein <judith@jhellerstein.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, April 21, 2024 1:57 AM<br><b>To:</b> judith@jhellerstein.com; Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability <dcad@lists.igf-dcad.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Muhammad Shabbir <mshabbirawan@gmail.com>; Deirdre Williams <williams.deirdre@gmail.com>; Lidia Best <best.lidia@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> DCAD Session Proposal Reminder due April 26<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>HI All,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Just a reminder that all edits on this proposal are due before COB April 26 UTC time.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I will then review it and finalise it so we can submit before the deadline.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Best,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Judith Hellerstein <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>DCAD Co-Coordinator <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from my iPad<span style='font-size:13.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>judith@jhellerstein.com </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>Skype ID:JudithHellerstein</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Apr 17, 2024, at 2:19<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span>AM, Judith Hellerstein via DCAD <dcad@lists.igf-dcad.org> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'></span> <o:p></o:p></p><p>HI DCAD Members,<o:p></o:p></p><p>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<o:p></o:p></p><p>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p>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<o:p></o:p></p><p>Also which of the SDG goals do we meet<o:p></o:p></p><p>The shared document can be found here, <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t6BDhVk19kGojdaJL6vlx8NPVQFJf9OJ0Xggbw0uIrs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t6BDhVk19kGojdaJL6vlx8NPVQFJf9OJ0Xggbw0uIrs/edit?usp=sharing</a><o:p></o:p></p><p>I look forward to hearing from all<o:p></o:p></p><p>Best,<o:p></o:p></p><p>Judith Hellerstein<o:p></o:p></p><p>DCAD Co-Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p><pre>_________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Judith Hellerstein, Founder & CEO<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Hellerstein & Associates<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>3001 Veazey Terrace NW, Washington DC 20008<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Phone: (202) 362-5139 Skype ID: judithhellerstein<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Mobile/Whats app: +1202-333-6517<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>E-mail: <a href="mailto:Judith@jhellerstein.com">Judith@jhellerstein.com</a> Website: <a href="http://www.jhellerstein.com">www.jhellerstein.com</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Linked In: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/">www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Opening Telecom & Technology Opportunities Worldwide<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><div><p class=MsoNormal>On 4/16/24 8:53 AM, Nicodemus Nyakundi wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Judith,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>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?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Warm regards,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Nicodemus Nyakundi<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><div><div><div><p style='margin-top:0in;line-height:18.75pt;box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:1rem'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black'><br>The <dfn><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>IGF</span></dfn> 2024 programme will be organized according to the following four <a href="https://intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2024-themes" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#097B76;text-decoration:none'>subthemes</span></a>: </span><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:#212529'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;box-sizing:border-box'><span style='font-family:Roboto'>Harnessing innovation and balancing risks in the digital space<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;box-sizing:border-box'><span style='font-family:Roboto'>Enhancing the digital contribution to peace, development, and sustainability<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;box-sizing:border-box'><span style='font-family:Roboto'>Advancing human rights and inclusion in the digital age<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;box-sizing:border-box'><span style='font-family:Roboto'>Improving digital governance for the Internet We Want<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'>We decided to focus on the 3rd theme. Advancing human rights and inclusion in the digital age.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>We look forward to your input and comments<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:#212529'>Best,</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:#212529'>Judith Hellerstein</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:#212529'>DCAD Co-Coordinator</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:#212529'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from my iPad<span style='font-size:13.0pt'> </span> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'><a href="mailto:judith@jhellerstein.com" target="_blank">judith@jhellerstein.com</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>Skype ID:JudithHellerstein</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>DCAD mailing list<br><a href="mailto:DCAD@lists.igf-dcad.org" target="_blank">DCAD@lists.igf-dcad.org</a><br><a href="http://lists.igf-dcad.org/listinfo.cgi/dcad-igf-dcad.org" target="_blank">http://lists.igf-dcad.org/listinfo.cgi/dcad-igf-dcad.org</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></div></body></html>