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Activity Concept

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has affirmed the right of this important segment of society to access modern information and communication technologies, digital content, and websites, and to employ these technologies in order to integrate into society. Within this framework, ALECSO is organizing the Seventh International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Accessibility ICTA'23.

This international conference represents an important opportunity for researchers from all over the world to present and promote their scientific output, to learn about the latest international scientific research in this field, and to discuss the newly emerging specialized and original technologies and inventions in the scientific and technological fields, particularly those related to assisting persons with disabilities.

This conference is also an occasion for the gathering of scientists, researchers, professionals, specialized experts, activists in the field, and all stakeholders, to present research and products, exchange views and expertise, discuss research issues, and launch cooperation and partnership projects.


Activity Objectives

  • Supporting awareness and building capacities in facilitating access for persons with disabilities to information and communication technologies and digital content in the Arab world
  • Encouraging initiatives and scientific research and promoting them through translating works and organizing seminars and conferences

Expected Results

  • Increased use of information and communication technology and digital content by persons with disabilities in the Arab countries

Implementation Steps

  • Organizing a scientific conference

Means of Implementation

  • Experts

Collaborating Bodies

  • UNESCO, the United Nations Assistive Technology initiative, and non-governmental organizations

Participating Bodies

  • The Arab countries and civil society

Target Bodies and Groups

  • Web developers
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Researchers and those interested in assistive technology

Follow-up and Evaluation Mechanisms

  • Opinions of the conference participants
  • Number of published scientific articles