The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) has officially launched the call for papers for the 10th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Digital Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities, to be held from 7-10 December 2025 in Kuwait.

Conference Highlights:

• Co-organized with: Kuwait College of Science and Technology

• In partnership with: UN House Kuwait, UNESCO Doha Office, and other regional/international organizations

• Parallel event: 2nd International Forum on Assistive Technologies for Persons with Special Needs

Key Focus Areas:

1. Assistive Technologies for persons with disabilities

2. Universal Design and digital content accessibility

3. AI applications for disability inclusion

4. Smart learning and educational integration

5. Sign language technologies and interactive systems

6. Digital accessibility assessment tools

Submission Guidelines:

• Deadline: 15 August 2025

• Eligibility: Open to researchers, academics, and ICT specialists

• Topics: Interdisciplinary research bridging ICT and digital inclusion

"This combined event creates a unique platform for knowledge exchange between assistive technology and digital accessibility experts," stated ALECSO in its announcement, noting alignment with:
✓ UN Sustainable Development Goals
✓ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
✓ Arab Digital Inclusion Strategies