<div dir="auto">This is great news. Congratulations </div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, 10 Jul 2025, 04:02 Muhammad Shabbir Awan via DCAD, <<a href="mailto:dcad@lists.igf-dcad.org">dcad@lists.igf-dcad.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple" style="word-wrap:break-word"><div class="m_6769851914875430040WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Dear All, <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">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.”<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Thank you to all who showed interest in this opportunity <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">We shall share the further details about the webinar as they become available which will be open to everyone.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Best,<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Muhammad Shabbir,<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Coordinator,<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">IGF-DCAD.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #e1e1e1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:mshabbirawan@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">mshabbirawan@gmail.com</a> <<a href="mailto:mshabbirawan@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">mshabbirawan@gmail.com</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 7, 2025 9:03 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability' <<a href="mailto:dcad@lists.igf-dcad.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">dcad@lists.igf-dcad.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Call for Speakers: IGF Webinar on Gaming & Disability – Nominations by 8 July<br><b>Importance:</b> High<u></u><u></u></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Dear DCAD Members,<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">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:<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>“Gaming & Gamification: Cross-Sector Applications & Impact.”</b><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">This webinar will explore how gaming and gamification can drive real-world solutions across multiple sectors, including their role in empowering persons with disabilities.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><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.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><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 <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="mailto:info@igf-dcad.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">info@igf-dcad.org</a></b><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">by <b>09:00 UTC on 8 July 2025</b>.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">For more details, you can view the original call appended below.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Let’s ensure the voices of persons with disabilities are at the forefront of this important conversation on gaming and its cross-sector impact.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,<br><b>Dr. Muhammad Shabbir </b><br>Coordinator,<br>IGF Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability (DCAD.)<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Reyansh Gupta <<a href="mailto:reyansh@opengrowth.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">reyansh@opengrowth.com</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, July 4, 2025 12:59 PM<br><b>To:</b> dc <<a href="mailto:dc@intgovforum.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">dc@intgovforum.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [DC] Request for Consideration: Next Webinar - Gaming & Gamification: Cross-Sector Applications & Impact<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></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" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XR3At4DO4iHemE87UWSCq2SpoaQB7h_gP0g_b1ILc8Q/edit?usp=sharing</a><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Thanks and Best Regards,</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Reyansh Gupta</span></b><span style="color:#222222"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><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" rel="noreferrer">DC-G4P</a>)</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#121512;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><img border="0" width="200" height="46" style="width:2.0833in;height:.4791in" id="m_6769851914875430040Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DBF170.D8F5F330" alt="Image removed by sender."></span><u></u><u></u></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="m_6769851914875430040Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image002.jpg@01DBF170.D8F5F330" alt="Image removed by sender."></span><u></u><u></u></p></div></div></div>_______________________________________________<br>
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