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Kathmandu Digital Accessibility Validation Workshop
Author: Ms. Sarita Lamichhane
Published: 2025/01/14
Publication Type: Event
Topic: Website Accessibility – Publications List
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Synopsis: Groundbreaking digital accessibility validation workshop concludes successfully.
• Moderated by Ms. Sarita Lamichhane, Chairperson of Prayatna Nepal, the event underscored the critical importance of accessible digital spaces.
• Participants agreed on the necessity of sustained collaboration among civil society, government, and OPDs. They urged bilateral organizations to actively contribute to advancing digital accessibility initiatives in Nepal.
Introduction
Prayatna Nepal, a leading organization led by visually impaired women, hosted a groundbreaking Digital Accessibility Validation Workshop, uniting 35 key stakeholders to advance inclusive practices in Nepal’s digital sphere. The workshop engaged representatives from government bodies, private sectors, international NGOs, UN agencies, organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), and the National Human Rights Commission.
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Moderated by Ms. Sarita Lamichhane, Chairperson of Prayatna Nepal, the event underscored the critical importance of accessible digital spaces.
“This program aimed to create a shared understanding of digital accessibility and its significance,” emphasized Ms. Ritu Pant, Senior Program Coordinator at Prayatna Nepal.
The workshop highlighted the unveiling of the Digital Accessibility Checklist, developed by Mr. Sagar Prasai, Founder and Director of Diverse Pattern. This meticulously designed checklist [...]