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The 7th Inclusive Africa Conference, hosted by inABLE, will take place from June 2-4 in Nairobi, Kenya.

We are proud to be engaged in this important conference and to be represented by our President & CEO, Christopher Michael Lee.

Register: https://t.co/NFcHeYD1l3
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20 years ago, G3ict was founded on digital access as a human right. On #GAAD, we submitted our Communication on Engagement to the UN Global Compact, reaffirming the commitment across multiple principles.

Access the COE here: https://t.co/i9NaiQ8d50
#UNGlobalCompact #CRPD #G3ict

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#GAAD highlights how accessibility is evolving

The DARE Index helps policymakers, advocates, & institutions evaluate accessibility commitments, implementation capacity, & real-world outcomes aligned with the #CRPD.

DARE resources: https://t.co/NLKKPMODSt
#DigitalAccessibility

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How the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Builds Safety & Belonging

This episode of the United In Accessibility Podcast explores belonging, psychological safety, and leadership responsibility in advancing inclusion for people with non-visible disabilities.

https://t.co/u2bjrGKJHK

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G3ict is partnering with the Mastercard Foundation to launch a major initiative strengthening digital inclusion within Africa’s innovation ecosystem. This initiative will be shared at the Inclusive Africa Conference 2026.

Learn about the Conference: https://t.co/WqOyMjM8Sw
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ICYMI: The @UN Office of Information and Communications Technology launched the “Digital for All: UNited for an Accessible Future,” Awareness Campaign to drive digital accessibility across the Organization.

Learn about the Campaign: https://t.co/QvwZFdZzVf
#DigitalAccessibility

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In a recent blog, Monica Ackermann examines how accessibility standards translate the obligations of Article 9 of the CRPD into enforceable requirements across the built environment, ICT, services & public‑facing systems.

https://t.co/RJdRmPjDxg
#CRPD #a11y #ICT

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The Global Disability Legislation Index, launched by Baker McKenzie and The Valuable 500, provides a first-of-its-kind resource to compare disability legislation across 100+ countries.

Learn how it can help create progress: https://t.co/brCu7qMWOj
#a11y #DisabilityLegislation

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G3ict is proud that the Digital Accessibility Rights Evaluation Index is highlighted as a key reference in GIZ’s newly released Toolbox for the Digital Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities.

Access the Tool Box: https://t.co/mhq0vqhvBX
#DigitalAccessibility #DigitalTechnology

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Higher Education Is Facing A Turning Point For Digital Accessibility

Institutions that delay risk far more than compliance challenges — they risk exclusion, litigation, and reputation damage.

Check the Inside Higher Ed article out now to learn more: https://t.co/vrJNHEbN3U

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G3ict is attending the ATIA conference in Orlando, Florida.

If your team is attending, please connect with us so w can work to advance the fundamental human rights of persons with disabilities to digital access. 

Learn more about ATIA by visiting: https://t.co/qyhKH0Xx2L

#a11y

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We're being represented by our VP of Institutional Relations, Francesca Bianchi, at the upcoming ATIA conference in Orlando, Fl.

If you're attending, we'd love to connect to learn how we can work together to advance digital access. 

Register now: https://t.co/qyhKH0Xx2L
#a11y

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@giz_gmbh Practical Framework & Toolbox for the Digital Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities gives guidance to ensure that digital initiatives are inclusive by identifying gaps, improving collaboration & embeding accessibility.

Access the Toolbox: https://t.co/oE9UJMRRVX
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India’s Digital Empowerment Foundation submitted recommendations to the WSIS+20 Zero Draft for stronger attention to accessibility, affordability, & participation in digital development.

Learn why this focus matters for the draft: https://t.co/FQOrTsgsR4

#CRPD #Accessibility

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The 2025-2026 State of Digital Accessibility Report brings insights from 1,600+ digital experience professionals and shows how accessibility is foundational in the digital environment (while also identifying gaps).

Explore the report now: https://t.co/Ir0Otf7QgZ

#A11y #SODAR

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During the 18th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD, Lithuania presented Dovile Juodkaiteė as its candidate for the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for 2027–2030.

Learn about Lithuania’s candidacy: https://t.co/6hQ5qNo3Y4

#CRPD #a11y

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In Nov., the @UN in China concluded a system-wide workshop to improve implementation of its Disability Inclusion Strategy across leadership, strategic planning, programming & more.

Learn more about the important work the UN is doing: https://t.co/mwIDVHZod6

#Accessibility #CRPD

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In 2025 G3ict further contributed to promoting technology innovation in support of digital accessibility rights frameworks — positioning accessibility not just as compliance, but as a strategic driver of innovation, economic and social development, and global cooperation.

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The EAA is officially enforceable, new commentary highlights a growing area of impact: accessibility expectations for events and public experiences.

Learn more: https://t.co/KFcZgMGbVp

Explore our ongoing insights through the EAA Q&A page: https://t.co/XcBhUJlWg9

#EAA #A11Y

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The Government of India has published the draft “Assistive Technology (Standards & Accessibility) Rules, 2025,” marking an important step toward establishing a comprehensive national framework for assistive tech access and oversight.

More: https://t.co/ZXgzIdUHrL

#A11Y #IAAP