[PDFlist] Digital Accessibility Education Program scholarship opportunities
Martine
martine.the1 at xtra.co.nz
Fri Jul 16 12:11:30 +12 2021
Hi all,
Check out the scholarship opportunities below in case of interest.
The World Blind Union (WBU) works in partnership with G3ICT re the
initiatives such as seen below.
Kind regards
Martine
[Scholarship Fund - G3ict: The Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs
<https://g3ict.org/dare_academy/dare-academy-scholarship-fund> ]
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Scholarship Fund
Welcome to the DARE Academy, G3ict's Digital Accessibility Education
Program!
If you are interested in getting certified as accessibility professional,
you are welcome to benefit from our recently launched DARE Academy
Scholarship Fund. A program dedicated to opening new potentials for persons
with disabilities who are interested in and passionate about advocating for
digital accessibility and to get certified as professionals in this field.
This scholarship fund will enable potential candidates to have free access
to G3ict's International Association of Accessibility Professionals'
education material and examination process in partnership with Princeton
University.
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Background
The Scholarship Fund will enable potential candidates to have free access to
G3ict's <http://www.accessibilityassociation.org/> International
Association of Accessibility Professionals' education material, developed in
partnership with Princeton University's Office of Information Technology,
and examination process. Under the scholarship fund, G3ict offers 40
scholarships covering 100% of the costs of the IAAP-Princeton Course and
CPACC Exam applicable in applicants' countries of residence, to individuals
representing or actively engaged with Organizations of Persons with
Disabilities. The scholarships aim to support individuals from developed and
emerging economies in gaining knowledge and professional credentials in
digital accessibility relevant to their advocacy work.
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Scholarship Objectives
This scholarship fund program initiative aims:
* To make available to officers, advocates, and volunteers of
organizations of Persons with Disabilities the same quality IAAP and G3ict
training and certification resources than those available to private or
public sector executives and academic personnel.
* To enroll the support of G3ict scholarship awardees in promoting
IAAP certifications in their advocacy work.
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Purpose
Why a person engaged in digital accessibility advocacy should take the time
to take the CPACC source and exam to become a Certified Professional in
Accessibility Core Competencies"? Why is it relevant to become informed,
proficient in technology, innovation, and digital accessibility?
* To better understand cross-disability digital accessibility
challenges and opportunities.
* To make their own organization more accessible.
* To better negotiate with their own governments the availability of
accessible products, content, and services for their own communities.
* To join a global community of Digital Accessibility Champions
sharing to this end know-how and good practices in advancing specific
advocacy initiatives.
* To strengthen their negotiation position with public and private
sector representatives vin committees and task forces developing or
implementing digital accessibility policies and programs.
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Program of study
The scholarship enables potential candidates with disabilities to enroll for
the IAAP-Princeton University CPACC Preparation Course followed by taking
the IAAP-Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
Exam.
* The IAAP-Princeton CPACC Preparation Course is designed to cover
the full CPACC Content Outline. With approximately 10 hours of course
material and a sample exam (2 hours), the course should supplement a
candidate's focused study from the CPACC Content Outline and Body of
Knowledge. The course is hosted on the IAAP Open edX LMS.
<https://iaap.edunext.io/courses/course-v1:IAAP+CPACC+2021/about> Learn more
about taking the Princeton CPACC Preparation course.
* The IAAP-Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies
(CPACC) credential is IAAP's foundational certification, representing broad,
cross-disciplinary conceptual knowledge about 1) disabilities, 2)
accessibility and Universal Design, and 3) accessibility-related standards,
laws, and management strategies. Relevant domains for the CPACC credential
include the web and other digital technologies, architecture and the built
environment, consumer and industrial design, transportation systems, and any
domain in which thoughtful design, policy, and management can improve access
for persons with disabilities. The CPACC Exam is a computer-based exam with
100 multiple choice questions and a two-hour exam administration (additional
time may be requested as an accommodation). The CPACC is the ideal
credential for those who manage and support accessibility, but who may not
personally design, implement, or evaluate the technical details of
accessible solutions.
<http://www.accessibilityassociation.org/cpacccertification> Learn more
about CPACC.
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Benefits
In addition to being awarded a scholarship to get certified as an
accessibility professional, awardees also receive:
* Access to the <http://www.accessibilityassociation.org/membership>
IAAP Membership for one year that consists of individuals and organizations
representing various industries including the private sector, government,
nonprofit, and educational institutions.
* Free registration for the
<http://g3ict.org/dare_academy/webinar-series> G3ict's DARE Academy Webinar
Series on Digital Inclusion. The series of webinars, based on findings of
the DARE Index, are dedicated to contributing to the documentation process
of countries' best practices for ensuring the availability of a reliable and
comprehensive source of educational references and awareness raising tools
in the arena of digital accessibility and inclusive ICTs.
* An opportunity to participate in
<http://g3ict.org/dare_academy/global-network-of-digital-accessibility-champ
ions> G3ict's DARE Academy Global Network of Digital Accessibility
Champions. The network is open for persons and organizations who are
involved in areas of advocacy, awareness raising, knowledge development, and
policy making around issues and strategies of inclusive ICTs.
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Eligibility
To be considered for the DARE Academy Scholarship, applicants must:
* Be a person with disability.
* Have the minimum of secondary education degree and be a minimum of
18 years to apply.
* Be working or actively engaged in the field of digital
accessibility.
* Demonstrate a passion for promoting the rights of persons with
disabilities in ensuring digital accessibility.
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Selection Criteria
Based on the DARE Academy Scholarship Fund Program's purpose of enhancing
opportunities of digital accessibility right education among persons with
disabilities, the DARE academy chooses to use several criteria for selecting
potential successful scholarship candidates.
* Priority to be given to applicants coming from developing countries
and indigenous communities,
* Priority to be given to underrepresented groups of persons with
disabilities,
* Ensuring gender balance among selected criteria,
* Ensuring the inclusion of youth with disabilities.
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Important Dates and Scholarship Award Process
The available 40 scholarships are offered in two cycles, and twenty
scholarships are available in each cycle.
* Cycle 1: Between July 2021 through September 2021
* Cycle 2: Between October 2021 through December 2021
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Scholarship Granting Decision Process
Applications will be reviewed, and the decision will be made, by a jury
consisting of representatives of major international organizations of
persons with disabilities as well as disability and development
organizations. Selected candidates to be granted scholarships shall receive
an e-mail notification explaining the next steps of how to receive their
scholarship vouchers and start their certification process.
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How to Apply
Applications are processed by the G3ict's Institutional Advocacy Division.
If you are interested in submitting your application, please complete the
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VWZXYKJ> Digital Accessibility Rights
Education Academy Scholarship Fund Program Application.
* Applicants must ensure all information provided is accurate and in
aptly detailed. All questions and fields indicated with an asterisk sign (*)
are required.
* The deadline to submit your application to be considered in Cycle 1
of the scholarship is August 15, 2021 (11:59 p.m. New York time).
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FAQs
* Is the scholarship open to applicants from all countries?
Yes, the application for scholarship is open to eligible applicants from all
countries, developed or emerging economies.
* Do I need to be a person with disability to be eligible for the
scholarship?
Yes. In addition, priority will be given to applicants from developing
countries and indigenous communities. The scholarship will ensure fair
representation from underrepresented groups of persons with disabilities,
gender diversity and ensure the inclusion of youth with disabilities.
* Can I submit an application via email?
No, only applications submitted via the online application form will be
considered.
* Is there an age limit for the scholarship?
Applicants from above the age of 18 can apply.
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For any questions or further clarifications, please email us at
<mailto:dareacademy at g3ict.org> dareacademy at g3ict.org
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Series |
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