International Day for Persons with Disabilities Webinar

4 December 2023

Discover insights from the OER Dynamic Coalition webinar, 'Empowering Persons with Disabilities Through OER and Digital Inclusion for the SDGs.' Explore the pivotal role of Open Educational Resources (OER) and digital inclusion in ensuring equal access to quality education for individuals with disabilities. Gain valuable insights from UNESCO's revised guidelines on the inclusion of learners with disabilities in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and learn from pilot projects utilizing the UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for Teachers (CFT) and the OER Recommendation. Uncover how these efforts contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advance inclusive education globally.

List of speakers:
• Dr Dianne Chambers, Professor, University of Hiroshima, Japan
• Ms Allison Posey, Learning Design and Research Specialist, CAST
• Ms Nafissa Baboo, Thematic Director, Inclusive Education, Light for the World
• Mr Vincent Nyirigira, Ag. Program Manager, Single Project Implementation Unit, Rwanda Basic Education Board
• Dr Wondwossen Beyene, Consultant, Section for Universal Access to Information and Digital Inclusion, Communication and Information Sector
• Moderator: Ms. Zeynep Varoglu, Senior Programme Specialist, Communication and Information, UNESCO