@G3ict

Building a global community to advance the fundamental human rights of persons with disabilities to #DigitalAccess. ❤️ #CRPD #A11y | RTs ≠ endorsements

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G3ict@G3ictMay 22
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: shorturl.at/E18t1 #UNGlobalCompact #CRPD #G3ict
A dark blue-tinted satellite image of Earth with text, Company: G3ict - Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Technologies. www.g3ict.org.

ALT A dark blue-tinted satellite image of Earth with text, Company: G3ict - Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Technologies. www.g3ict.org.

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G3ict contributes to @UN discussions on the rights of older persons. The first session of the Intergovernmental Working Group considered 200+ submissions, including G3ict’s contribution, highlighting the importance of accessibility in inclusion. shorturl.at/1ki7F #a11y
United Nations Human Rights Council 20th Anniversary 2006-2026. 1st Session: Intergovernmental Working Group on the Human Rights of Older Persons. 13-17 July 2026. TEMPUS. UN Office at Geneva.

ALT United Nations Human Rights Council 20th Anniversary 2006-2026. 1st Session: Intergovernmental Working Group on the Human Rights of Older Persons. 13-17 July 2026. TEMPUS. UN Office at Geneva.

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G3ict is at the AHEAD Conference. If you're attending, be sure to join our team for these sessions: Digital Accessibility Certifications and ADA Title II Up-Skilling Improving Digital Accessibility by Applying the Business Accessibility Criteria to Higher Education #AHEAD2026
IAAP (International Association of Accessibility Professionals) and AHEAD Annual Conference (July 20-24, 2026 in Providence, RI) logos inside a Blue gradient border.

ALT IAAP (International Association of Accessibility Professionals) and AHEAD Annual Conference (July 20-24, 2026 in Providence, RI) logos inside a Blue gradient border.

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Need a podcast recommendation? In the latest United in Accessibility podcast, the conversation examines the relationship between accessibility, UX, and design, highlighting approaches for creating inclusive digital experiences. Access episode: shorturl.at/0Ge08 #a11y
IAAP (International Association of Accessibility Professionals) logo above text, Featuring Chandra Harrison, PhD, G3ict | Country Advisor, New Zealand & Access Advisors | Founder & Managing Director. Mohammed A. Loutfy, PhD, G3ict | Director of Advocacy & Capacity Building. On the bottom is a white text banner, Episode 65: Designing for Real People: Accessibility with Chandra Harrison to the left of the United In Accessibility logo.

ALT IAAP (International Association of Accessibility Professionals) logo above text, Featuring Chandra Harrison, PhD, G3ict | Country Advisor, New Zealand & Access Advisors | Founder & Managing Director. Mohammed A. Loutfy, PhD, G3ict | Director of Advocacy & Capacity Building. On the bottom is a white text banner, Episode 65: Designing for Real People: Accessibility with Chandra Harrison to the left of the United In Accessibility logo.

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Tomorrow, G3ict will co‑host a side event during the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD at the UN Headquarters. This event features Axel Leblois as a special guest speaker and Ambassador Luis Gallegos, who will deliver the keynote address. shorturl.at/P8b50 #CRPD
From Rights to Resilience: Advancing the Purple Economy and Inclusive Civic Participation to Empower Persons with Disabilities. Side Event. Location: CR-C | June 9, 11:30 am - 12:45 pm ET. Organized By: Enablie India, G3ict, United Nations India, Government of India, World Institute on Disability.

ALT From Rights to Resilience: Advancing the Purple Economy and Inclusive Civic Participation to Empower Persons with Disabilities. Side Event. Location: CR-C | June 9, 11:30 am - 12:45 pm ET. Organized By: Enablie India, G3ict, United Nations India, Government of India, World Institute on Disability.

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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: inclusiveafrica.org #IAC2026
A promotional poster for the inABLE Inclusive Africa Conference 2026 on a dark blue textured background. At the top left is the conference logo featuring the text "inABLE INCLUSIVE AFRICA CONFERENCE 2026" next to an orange line-art icon of a human profile. To the right, it lists the date as June 2nd – 4th, 2026 and the location as Nairobi, Kenya.

ALT A promotional poster for the inABLE Inclusive Africa Conference 2026 on a dark blue textured background. At the top left is the conference logo featuring the text "inABLE INCLUSIVE AFRICA CONFERENCE 2026" next to an orange line-art icon of a human profile. To the right, it lists the date as June 2nd – 4th, 2026 and the location as Nairobi, Kenya.

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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: shorturl.at/ZotRk #DigitalAccessibility
White banner with the 20th anniversary G3ict logo and the GAAD logo above a blue gradient backdrop with white text, Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day!

ALT White banner with the 20th anniversary G3ict logo and the GAAD logo above a blue gradient backdrop with white text, Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day!

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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. shorturl.at/pIzBx
IAAP (International Association of Accessibility Professionals) logo. Text reads, Featuring Annette Cmela Hidden Disabilities Sunflower | Chief Innovation & Brand Officer. Mohammed A. Loutfy, PhD G3ict | Director of Advocacy & Capacity Building. Episode 62: How the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Builds Safety and Belonging with Annette Cmela. The United in Accessibility logo is at the bottom.

ALT IAAP (International Association of Accessibility Professionals) logo. Text reads, Featuring Annette Cmela Hidden Disabilities Sunflower | Chief Innovation & Brand Officer. Mohammed A. Loutfy, PhD G3ict | Director of Advocacy & Capacity Building. Episode 62: How the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Builds Safety and Belonging with Annette Cmela. The United in Accessibility logo is at the bottom.

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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: shorturl.at/VGnsR #a11y
InABLE Inclusive Africa Conference logo.

ALT InABLE Inclusive Africa Conference logo.

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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: shorturl.at/hntsC #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. shorturl.at/Eq50B #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: shorturl.at/quGCC #a11y #DisabilityLegislation
Shining a Light on Disability Inclusion: Status of Disability and Employment Laws Around the World.

ALT Shining a Light on Disability Inclusion: Status of Disability and Employment Laws Around the World.

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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: shorturl.at/AXya6 #DigitalAccessibility #DigitalTechnology
PRACTICAL FRAMEWORK AND TOOLBOX Digital Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Supporting the Standardisation of Inclusive Approaches in Development Cooperation. At the top is the Living Inclusion and GIZ logos.

ALT PRACTICAL FRAMEWORK AND TOOLBOX Digital Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Supporting the Standardisation of Inclusive Approaches in Development Cooperation. At the top is the Living Inclusion and GIZ logos.

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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: shorturl.at/6QowM

Higher Ed Prepares for New Era of ADA

Looming federal regulations update the ADA to make web content and mobile apps more accessible to people, including college students, with disabilities. But universities are scrambling to comply by...

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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: atia.org/conference/ #a11y

Conference - Assistive Technology Industry Association

Gather with practitioners, teachers, caregivers, persons with disabilities and more to learn, network and share on the best in assistive technology.

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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: atia.org/conference/ #a11y

Conference - Assistive Technology Industry Association

Gather with practitioners, teachers, caregivers, persons with disabilities and more to learn, network and share on the best in assistive technology.

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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: shorturl.at/p97us #CRPD #Accessibility

Digital Empowerment Foundation urges stronger focus on inclusion in WSIS+20 Zero Draft - CADE –...

Through its recommendations, the Digital Empowerment Foundation calls for a digital future that is inclusive, rights-based, and fair. It emphasises that connectivity alone is not enough - people also...

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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: shorturl.at/xDqw3 #A11y #SODAR

State of Accessibility Report 2025-2026 | Key Data

Over 1,600 professionals share how they scale accessibility with AI and leadership support. Get the latest market research data. Download free.

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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: shorturl.at/D12D9 #CRPD #a11y
Dovile Juodkaiteė alongside members of the UN CRPD Committee inside the chambers at the UN in New York City.

ALT Dovile Juodkaiteė alongside members of the UN CRPD Committee inside the chambers at the UN in New York City.

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