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Below is a list of projects. For questions on or to volunteer for individual projects please contact the listed project leader.

To propose a project please send a proposal to Michael Burks at mburks952@att.net or Cynthia Waddell at: cynthia.waddell@icdri.org to discuss starting a particualar project.

If a project you are interested in does not have a project leader and you would like to lead the project please contact Michael Burks at mburks952@att.net or Cynthia Waddell at: cynthia.waddell@icdri.org to discuss leading a particualar project.

Projects

1. Disability Project name: ISOC Website and PDF Support for Accessibility

Project Contact & Information:

Email: MBurks952@att.net

Phone: (919) 349-6661

Address: ICDRI, 5212 Covington Bend Drive , Raleigh , North Carolina 27613

Project Description:

Provide ongoing support and serve as resource for the accessible web design of the ISOC web site; provide technical assistance on accessibility of press releases in PDF, especially the Realtime Text project announcement.

 

2. Disability Project name: Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Technology

Project Contact & Information:

Email: Cynthia.Waddell@icdri.org

Phone: (919) 349-6661

Address: ICDRI, 5212 Covington Bend Drive , Raleigh , North Carolina 27613

Project Description :

Established by the International Telecommunication Union, chapter participates through founding member ICDRI. The DCAD facilitates interacti on between relevant bodies and ensures that informati on and communicati on s technologies (ICT) accessibility and tools are included in key debates around Internet governance.

DCAD aims to help build a future where all sectors of the global community have equal access to communicati on s and on line informati on as well as the ability to participate in IGF discussi on s and seminars. The initiative takes into account the fact that all communities can benefit from ICTs and improve their quality of life, a view supported by the UN C on venti on on the Rights of Pers on s with Disabilities.

URL to Project webpage: http://www.itu.int/themes/accessibility/dc/index.html

 

3. Disability Project name: Internet Governance Forum- India 2008

Project Contact & Information:

Email: Cynthia.Waddell@icdri.org

Phone: (919) 349-6661

Address: ICDRI, 5212 Covington Bend Drive , Raleigh , North Carolina 27613

Project Description:

Participate in launch of the Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability at IGF- Hyderabad, India; Speaker for the Council of Europe workshop on human rights; and Speaker for ITU workshop on accessible web.

URL to Project webpage: http://www.intgovforum.org/dynamic_coalitions.php?listy=14

 

4. Disability Project name: Internet Governance Forum – Brazil 2007

Project Contact & Information:

Email: Cynthia.Waddell@icdri.org

Phone: (919) 349-6661

Address: ICDRI, 5212 Covington Bend Drive , Raleigh , North Carolina 27613

Project Description: Speaker,

“The Intersection of Open Standards, Development and Public Policy”, November 12, 2007; Speaker on International Telecommunication Union panel, “Making Accessibility a Reality in Emerging Technologies and the Web”, November 13, 2007.

URL to Project webpage:

http://www.intgovforum.org/ cms/Rio_Schedule_final.html

 

5. Disability Project name: Seminar: For a Web Without Barriers for People with Disabilities

Project Contact & Information:

Email: Cynthia.Waddell@icdri.org

Phone: (919) 349-6661

Address: ICDRI, 5212 Covington Bend Drive , Raleigh , North Carolina 27613

Project Description:

Organized by The Internet Society, Argentina and Disability and Special Needs Chapters, All day program in Buenos Aires , Argentina , at the Honorable House of Diputados Auditorium; Michael Burks and Cynthia Waddell co-presentors, “eGovernment for Everyone.”

URL to Project webpage: http://www.isoc.org.ar/ accesibilidad.html

 

 

 

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