Project Details


WSIS Prizes Contest 2013 Nominee

MADA Qatar Assistive Technology Center


Description

Mada is a non profit organization based in Doha, which is committed to connecting people with disabilities to the world of ICT. Established by the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR), the Center offers assessment, training, research, and provision services in the field of assistive technology. As part of its efforts to increase the use of Assistive Technology in Qatar and the Arabic speaking world, Mada (Qatar Assistive Technology Center) also began working with web developers and content managers throughout Qatar to create digital platforms that can be accessed by all.

Project website

http://mada.org.qa


Action lines related to this project
  • AL C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development 2013
Millennium development goals related to this project
  • Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development

Coverage

Status

Completed

Start date

01 January 2010

End date

01 January 2020


Entity name

MADA

Entity country—type

Qatar Civil Society

Entity website

http://mada.org.qa