About the Event
The International Webinar on the Right of Persons with Disabilities to Access Knowledge seeks to address this critical issue by bringing together global leaders, experts, and advocates to discuss and promote solutions that ensure equitable access to knowledge for all. This webinar provides a platform for exploring the multifaceted challenges faced by persons with disabilities in the realm of education, technology, and information sharing. It also aims to highlight actionable strategies that can be implemented to break down the barriers that hinder their full participation in educational and informational ecosystems.
At the heart of this discussion lies the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), which enshrines the right to education, information, and participation in society for all individuals, regardless of their abilities. This event is an opportunity to reflect on the current state of disability rights, examine the progress made thus far, and identify gaps that remain in ensuring that the right to access knowledge is universally upheld. Over the course of this webinar, we will explore diverse perspectives on accessibility, from inclusive educational practices and assistive technologies to policy frameworks and societal attitudes. Together, we will learn how we can collectively address the challenges that prevent people with disabilities from fully accessing and contributing to the world of knowledge.
We invite you to engage actively in these discussions, share your experiences and insights, and collaborate with us in our shared mission to create a more inclusive, accessible, and just world for all. The right to access knowledge is not just about removing barriers it is about building a future where every person, regardless of disability, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Call for Papers & Participation
We are excited to invite educators, policymakers, researchers, advocates, and individuals passionate about disability rights to participate in the International Webinar. This important event will bring together global experts and stakeholders to explore the challenges and solutions related to ensuring that persons with disabilities can access knowledge in all its forms, including education, information, and digital content.
Themes
Themes for the International Webinar on the Right of Persons with Disabilities to Access Knowledge
- Focus on international legal instruments, particularly the CRPD, and their role in shaping accessible education policies and protecting the right to knowledge.
- Explore strategies for creating inclusive educational environments, including universal design for learning (UDL) and integrating students with disabilities into mainstream education.
- Discuss the role of digital tools, assistive technologies, and e-learning platforms in enhancing access to knowledge for persons with disabilities.
- Examine the physical, technological, and societal obstacles hindering access to knowledge, including inaccessible materials and digital exclusion.
- Investigate how accessible knowledge can empower individuals and communities, promoting social participation and personal development for people with disabilities.
- Highlight partnerships between governments, NGOs, and the private sector in fostering sustainable, inclusive practices for knowledge accessibility.
- Explore the role of advocacy in influencing policy, driving social change, and ensuring disability inclusion in national and international agendas.
- Address societal attitudes toward disability, and how shifting perceptions can improve access to education and knowledge for all.
These themes aim to spark engaging discussions that promote actionable solutions for a more inclusive and accessible world.
Why Participate?
- Contribute to an important global conversation about ensuring the right to access knowledge for persons with disabilities.
- Share your experiences, research, and solutions with an international audience of experts and practitioners.
- Collaborate with like-minded individuals and organizations to promote inclusive and accessible knowledge environments.
Submission Guidelines
- Submissions are accepted only in electronic form.
- Submissions must be made in Word format (.doc)/(.docx)
- The submission must be accompanied by a cover letter stating the title of the manuscript, the name, and details of the author/authors, and the author’s contact details.
- Co-authorship of a maximum of two persons is allowed.
- The proper acknowledgment must be given for such use of literature in the article submitted.
- The submission will be run through anti-plagiarism software and plagiarism in any form will result in rejection of the submission.
Submitted abstracts must not exceed 150 words, must include a title, and be accompanied by five keywords and final manuscript must be between 5000-8000 words.
Formatting Guidelines
Submitted abstracts must not exceed 150 words, include a title, and be accompanied by five keywords. The final manuscript must be between 4000 and 5000 words. All submissions must follow the 21st Edition of The Bluebook Citation Style. (A Uniform System of Legal Citation) Non-conformity will be a ground for rejection. The font shall be in Times New Roman, size 12 with a line spacing of 1.5. Footnotes shall be in Times New Roman, size 10, with single-line spacing. The selected paper will be published in a peer reviewed Journal.
How to Submit?
To submit a proposal, please click on
Registration link: https://forms.gle/QjdCjZ859YD5E31N6
Date: 23th February, 2025.
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Last Date of Registration: 15 Febuary 2025
Format: Webinar (Online)
Registration Fees: None (This event is free of charge)
Certificates: Digital certificates with QR code verification will be awarded based on active participation.
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