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 November 2024, IGF-DCAD has issued updated ‘Accessibility Guidelines‘ for IGF meetings. Your feedback is welcomed.
Mentor Opportunity
The Internet Governance Forum Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability (IGF-DCAD) is pleased to announce an opportunity for a Mentor to support the IGF-DCAD Fellowship Program for IGF 2025. This program is designed to empower individuals with disabilities by facilitating their meaningful participation in IGF processes, fostering inclusion, and promoting digital accessibility on a global scale.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to serve as a mentor to the selected fellows. The mentor will play a crucial role in guiding the fellows throughout their IGF journey, providing support in understanding IGF processes, and enhancing their capacity to advocate for accessibility and disability rights in digital policy spaces.
Read more about the mentor opportunity !
2024 Annual Report
The Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability (DCAD) 2024 Annual report is now available! (docx | pdf)
IGF 2024
DCAD Activities at IGF 2024
1) DCAD’s annual meeting, where we released the new revised DCAD Accessibility Guidelines was held on Day 2, Tuesday December 17, 2024
2) DCAD’s joint session with the DC on Open Educational Resources (DC-OER) was held on Day 3, December 18 2024. The theme was ‘Building Barrier-Free Emerging Tech through Open Solutions’
View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ftMs7O4VL5o | Summary (docx | pdf)
3) The DC’s main Session featured our own Dr. Shabbir as one of the speakers. This session was also on Day 3, December 18 2024.
Dynamic Coalitions Coordinating Group
For those interested in further following the work of the Dynamic Coalitions Coordinating Group, see their meetings, session summaries and transcripts.
IGF Disability fellows
We also brought our 3 2024 Disability fellows to the IGF. They are: Sabina Hermida from México, Ngwa Jolenta Rose Afanwi from Cameroon, and our returning fellow and Mentor Nicodemus Nyakundi from Kenya. Read their report
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