Welcome!

IGF-DCAD is the Internet Governance Forum Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability.

If you would like to join IGF-DCAD, please fill out this form.

You can read some of the philosophy behind IGF-DCAD in Dr. Muhammad Shabbir Awan‘s essay ‘Diversity and Inclusion – Moving Beyond Tokenism: Why Disability Inclusion in IGF Leadership is Critical for a Digital Future‘

Accessibility Guidelines

In February 2025, IGF-DCAD has issued updated ‘Accessibility Guidelines‘ for IGF meetings. BS / EN / ES / FR / IT / NL / PT translations are available. Your feedback is welcomed.

Rules, Power, and Participation: My Takeaways from “Internet Governance for CSOs

Dr. Muhammad Shabbir reflects on his experience with the “Internet Governance for CSOs” course, exploring how civil society can move from reacting to digital policy shocks to engaging earlier—where rules are drafted and outcomes are shaped. Read more

A message from Vint Cerf

Dr. Vinton Cerf, Chairman of the the Leadership Panel of the Internet Governance Forum, talks about accessibility.

Contact

We would love to hear from you!  You can reach us at info@igf-dcad.org or via our contact form.

Judith Hellerstein

Dr. Muhammad Shabbir

DCAD Coordinators