[Air-L] WEBCAST APR 24 – The Role of Accessible Digital Reading Materials in Achieving the SDGs & #ZeroDigitalDivide

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The DAISY Consortium is a co-organizer on today's event. DAISY is an
acronym for *Digital accessible information system, *which is a technical
standard for digital audiobooks, periodicals, and computerized text. *Read
more <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Accessible_Information_System> *on
Wikipedia.

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On *Wednesday April 24 2024* at *3pm-4pm BST* (09:00-10:00 UTC) the *Aspire
to Innovate (a2i) Programme, of the Information and Communication
Technology Division of People’s Republic of Bangladesh
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in association with the *DAISY Consortium
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presents
an international webinar '*The Role of Accessible Digital Reading Materials
in Achieving the SDGs & #ZeroDigitalDivide
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*
'.

The webinar on the role of accessible digital reading materials for
achieving global goals brings together industry experts, advocates, and
stakeholders to understand the challenges faced by individuals with print
disabilities in the context of accessible reading materials, sharing
knowledge and best practices, promoting collaboration among stakeholders,
and advocate for policy changes and industry standards that prioritize
accessible reading materials, ultimately driving meaningful change in the
accessibility landscape for achieving *SDG4.5 and SDG4.a
<http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a88794c44bda4688a1dd4310354e81d8475a9eb05a249e1a580551954686ff2a&blog_id=151329629&post_id=17736&user_id=2239291&subs_id=125336&signature=f073f2d70c1973846ccccd6dd984d543&email_name=new-post&user_email=joly@punkcast.com&encoded_url=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2xvYmFsZ29hbHMub3JnL2dvYWxzLzQtcXVhbGl0eS1lZHVjYXRpb24v>.*

This webinar aims to foster dialogue, share insights, and catalyze action
toward a more inclusive digital reading environment, aligning with global
efforts to reduce the digital divide and promote access to information for
all

*OPENING REMARKS*
*Mollah Mizanur Rahman* , Joint Project Director (Joint Secretary) ,a2i

*PANEL*
*Dipendra Manocha*, Chair, DAISY Forum - *Born Accessibility and
next-generation standardized accessible reading materials*
*Hiroshi Kawamura*, Vice President, Assistive Technology Development
Organization (ATDO) - *International Laws and Convention regarding
accessible information and knowledge and best practices around the world*
*Monica Halil Lövblad*, Head, Accessible Books Consortium, WIPO - *Implications
of the Marrakesh VIP Treaty, Impact on Global South*
*Dr. Monica Duhem*, Director of Global Advocacy Center, G3ict - *Role of
the UN in achieving disability-inclusive education in line with SDG*.
Moderator: *Richard Orme*, CEO of DAISY Consortium

*MULTIMEDIA SHOWCASE*
*Vashkar Bhattacharjee*, Innovator

*DISCUSSION/Q&A*
Moderator: *Richard Orme*, CEO of DAISY Consortium

*CLOSING REMARKS*
*Mohd. Monirul Islam*, Additional Secretary (attached) (SDG Affairs), Prime
Minister's Office (PMO), People’s Republic of Bangladesh

The session will be simulcast by the *Accessibility Special Interest group
of the Internet Society New York Chapter
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*TWITTER #ZeroDigitalDivide
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@a2i_bd
@accessibledaisy @MonicaDuhem @G3ict @VashkarBD @UNESCAP @WIPO @ways2read
#SDGs #SmartBangladesh2041 #A11y #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion @a11ySIG*

*MASTODON  #ZeroDigitalDivide
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