This portal provides a repository containing policies, laws and regulations related to ICT accessibility as a reference for legislators and policy makers, locally, regionally, and internationally. The purpose of this portal is to achieve inclusion by advocating for ICT accessibility policy adoption and development, in order to actively promote an inclusive ecosystem for people with disabilities in line with international best practices and within the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
Advisory Team of Persons with Disabilities and Their Families Platform
The Advisory Team of Persons with Disabilities and Their Families Platform is an accessible digital platform that enables persons with disabilities, their families, and their representative organizations to take part in the issues, policies, and services that affect their lives, with information provided in accessible formats and technologies. The platform also serves as a trusted, interactive channel through which government entities and institutions in Qatar can submit topics within their mandate for consultation with the advisory team or working groups. It aims to promote full and effective participation, equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and the independence of persons with disabilities, along with their right to express their views and take part in decisions that concern them, in line with global best practices and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.