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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Dear DCAD Members,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>“Gaming & Gamification: Cross-Sector Applications & Impact.”</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>This webinar will explore how gaming and gamification can drive real-world solutions across multiple sectors, including their role in empowering persons with disabilities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Call for Speakers:</b><br>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>How to Nominate:</b><br>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 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><a href="mailto:info@igf-dcad.org">info@igf-dcad.org</a></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>by <b>09:00 UTC on 8 July 2025</b>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>For more details, you can view the original call appended below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Let’s ensure the voices of persons with disabilities are at the forefront of this important conversation on gaming and its cross-sector impact.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Best regards,<br><b>Dr. Muhammad Shabbir </b><br>Coordinator,<br>IGF Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability (DCAD.)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Reyansh Gupta <reyansh@opengrowth.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, July 4, 2025 12:59 PM<br><b>To:</b> dc <dc@intgovforum.org><br><b>Subject:</b> [DC] Request for Consideration: Next Webinar - Gaming & Gamification: Cross-Sector Applications & Impact<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Esteemed Mentors & Colleagues,<br><br>It was wonderful meeting many of you in Oslo at IGF 2025, and equally inspiring to engage with those who joined us online.<br><br>Building on the momentum of our IGF webinar series, I'd propose that we have one webinar on: <b>“Gaming & Gamification: Cross-Sector Applications & Impact.”</b> In one line, this webinar will explore how gaming and gamification can drive real-world solutions across multiple sectors and outline practical next steps.<br><br>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.<br><br>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 <b>Tuesday, 8 July 2025.</b><br><br>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.<br><br>Thank you in advance for your support. I’m looking forward to another successful webinar in our webinar series!<br><br>Please feel free to reach out with any questions.<br><br>Google Doc: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XR3At4DO4iHemE87UWSCq2SpoaQB7h_gP0g_b1ILc8Q/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XR3At4DO4iHemE87UWSCq2SpoaQB7h_gP0g_b1ILc8Q/edit?usp=sharing</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Thanks and Best Regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Reyansh Gupta</span></b><span style='color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Global Lead & Co-ordinator | </span><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#674EA7'>Dynamic Coalition on Gaming for Purpose</span></b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> (<a href="https://gamingforpurpose.com" target="_blank">DC-G4P</a>)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#121512;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=200 height=46 style='width:2.0833in;height:.4791in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DBEF1C.E8E84320" alt="Image removed by sender."></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=100 height=100 style='width:1.0416in;height:1.0416in' id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:~WRD000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender."></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>