OUR WORK

We are focused on the intersection of EdTech and Inclusive Education.

  • Accessible Content

    We advocate for equity for students with disabilities by pushing for all content be accessible.

  • Devices

    We advocate for devices that are affordable and have built in accessibility features readily available.

  • Capacity Building

    We want to help educators in developing countries to feel confident in their skills to help students succeed.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 13-14, 2024

Arab Regional GDS Pre-Summit Amman,Jordan

The Arabic Regional Pre-Summit is being co-hosted by the Higher Council for Rights of Persons with Disabilities (HCD) Jordan and International Disability Alliance (IDA) in Amman from November 13-14, 2024.

Organized as part of the preparatory activities for the Global Disability Summit (GDS) in April 2025, this event will bring together government officials, civil society representatives, organizations for persons with disabilities, and individuals with disabilities and their families from the Middle East, North Africa, Africa, and Asia. The Pre-summit aims to foster international collaboration and address regional needs, setting the stage for commitments relevant to various regions, including selected countries in Latin America and Asia, as well as Australia and New Zealand. Key objectives include engaging stakeholders in the GDS preparation process, validating themes identified by organizations of persons with disabilities during consultations, and clarifying their roles in shaping GDS content and outcomes, particularly in advocating for strong governmental commitments.

The two-day event will include panel discussions and side events on a range of topics.

April 1-3, 2025

The International Disability Alliance (IDA), the Government of Germany, and the Government of Jordan will host the third Global Disability Summit (GDS).

The Global Disability Summit aims to galvanize global efforts to realize disability inclusion around the world. It is a mechanism bringing together a wide variety of high-level stakeholders, engaging and discussing the progress in disability inclusion: governments, multilateral agencies, the private sector, academia, and civil society organizations, organizations of persons with disabilities, and foundations.

Join us as we continue to advocate for Inclusive and Accessible Educational Technology for students in developing countries.

Global Disability Summit
Berlin, Germany