Agenda and Programme


ICTs and Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities and Specific Needs Special Track

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15 March – 19 March


Past Sessions


Monday 15 March


Opening of the ICTs and Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities and Specific Needs special track
WSIS
WSIS

14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+01:00)
It is crucial that persons with disabilities and specific needs can fully access Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). The opening of ICTs and Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities and Specific Needs special track aims to inform…

Tuesday 16 March


ICTs and Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities and Specific Needs: ICTs and Assistive Technologies for Visual Impairment
WSIS
WSIS

14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+01:00)
This session will present an overview of key facts and data about blindness and vision impairment, showcase current and future initiatives to address the challenges, highlight the best practices of preventing avoidable blindness while leveraging…

Wednesday 17 March


ICTs and Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities and Specific Needs: Inclusive education for everyone
WSIS
WSIS

14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+01:00)
This session will focus on the right of everyone to a quality and public education, discuss the challenges and solutions for children with disabilities to get a good education, acknowledge the role of governments and international communities in…

Thursday 18 March


ICTs and Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities and Specific Needs: Assistive technologies promoting accessibility
WSIS
WSIS

14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+01:00)
Assistive technology is life-changing for people in need. Access to assistive technology is a fundamental human right and the need is increasing fast as populations age globally and the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases rise. This session will…

Friday 19 March


ICTs and Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities and Specific Needs
WSIS
WSIS

14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+01:00)
This session looks at the need to promote the accessibility profession, the impact of assistive technologies, the importance of making information accessible to persons with disabilities and specific needs, the use of artificial intelligence in…

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