Dear Friends,
Forwarding the announcement of second cycle of Dare Academy Scholarship. An excellent opportunity for persons with disabilities interested to work in the area of digital accessibility. Date: Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 8:06 AM Subject: Apply for Cycle 2 of the G3ict DARE Academy Scholarship Fund! <https://cts.vresp.com/fbl?ad73ccb111/f0258a1faa/http%3A%2F%2Fapi.addthis.co m%2Foexchange%2F0.8%2Fforward%2Ffacebook%2Foffer%3Ftemplate%3D%257B%257Btitl e%257D%257D%2B%257B%257Burl%257D%257D%26url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fhosted-p0.v resp.com%252F606411%252Fad73ccb111%252FARCHIVE%26shortener%3Dbitly%26title%3 DApply%2Bfor%2BCycle%2B2%2Bof%2Bthe%2BG3ict%2BDARE%2BAcademy%2BScholarship%2 BFund%2521> <https://cts.vresp.com/ts?ad73ccb111/f0258a1faa/http%3A%2F%2Fapi.addthis.com %2Foexchange%2F0.8%2Fforward%2Ftwitter%2Foffer%3Ftemplate%3D%257B%257Btitle% 257D%257D%2B%257B%257Burl%257D%257D%26url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fhosted-p0.vre sp.com%252F606411%252Fad73ccb111%252FARCHIVE%26shortener%3Dbitly%26title%3DA pply%2Bfor%2BCycle%2B2%2Bof%2Bthe%2BG3ict%2BDARE%2BAcademy%2BScholarship%2BF und%2521> <https://cts.vresp.com/ls?ad73ccb111/f0258a1faa/http%3A%2F%2Fapi.addthis.com %2Foexchange%2F0.8%2Fforward%2Flinkedin%2Foffer%3Ftemplate%3D%257B%257Btitle %257D%257D%2B%257B%257Burl%257D%257D%26url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fhosted-p0.vr esp.com%252F606411%252Fad73ccb111%252FARCHIVE%26shortener%3Dbitly%26title%3D Apply%2Bfor%2BCycle%2B2%2Bof%2Bthe%2BG3ict%2BDARE%2BAcademy%2BScholarship%2B Fund%2521> Click to view this email in a browser <http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/606411/ad73ccb111/282552261/f0258a1faa/> <https://cts.vresp.com/c/?G3ictTheGlobalInitia/ad73ccb111/f0258a1faa/26dc1ff a68/utm_content=Mohammed%20Ali&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email& utm_term=mailer%2520banner%2Ejpg&utm_campaign=Apply%20for%20Cycle%202%20of%2 0the%20G3ict%20DARE%20Academy%20Scholarship%20Fund%21> The G3ict DARE Academy Scholarship Fund Application is Now Open (Cycle 2) The DARE Academy <https://cts.vresp.com/c/?G3ictTheGlobalInitia/ad73ccb111/f0258a1faa/d35d9bf 5f3/utm_content=Mohammed%20Ali&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email& utm_term=DARE%20Academy&utm_campaign=Apply%20for%20Cycle%202%20of%20the%20G3 ict%20DARE%20Academy%20Scholarship%20Fund%21> Scholarship Fund is G3ict's pilot 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 the field. >From October 21- November 21, 2021, 20 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 are being offered as part of Cycle 2 of the DARE Academy Scholarship Fund <https://cts.vresp.com/c/?G3ictTheGlobalInitia/ad73ccb111/f0258a1faa/45aee49 e56/utm_content=Mohammed%20Ali&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email& utm_term=Scholarship%20Fund&utm_campaign=Apply%20for%20Cycle%202%20of%20the% 20G3ict%20DARE%20Academy%20Scholarship%20Fund%21> . If you are interested, we invite you to <https://cts.vresp.com/c/?G3ictTheGlobalInitia/ad73ccb111/f0258a1faa/31e448d 5c2> apply today! Why a person engaged in digital accessibility advocacy should take the time to take the CPACC Preparation Course and Exam to become a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)? * 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 in committees and task forces developing or implementing digital accessibility policies and programs. Benefits In addition to being awarded a scholarship to get certified as an accessibility professional, awardees also receive: * Access to the IAAP Membership <https://cts.vresp.com/c/?G3ictTheGlobalInitia/ad73ccb111/f0258a1faa/61a2060 2b0> for one year that consists of individuals and organizations representing various industries including the private sector, government, nonprofit, and educational institutions. * Free registration for G3ict's DARE Academy Webinar Series on Digital Inclusion <https://cts.vresp.com/c/?G3ictTheGlobalInitia/ad73ccb111/f0258a1faa/739bdb8 acc/utm_content=Mohammed%20Ali&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email& utm_term=G3ict%27s%20DARE%20Academy%20Webinar%20Series%20on%20Digital%20Incl usion&utm_campaign=Apply%20for%20Cycle%202%20of%20the%20G3ict%20DARE%20Acade my%20Scholarship%20Fund%21> based on findings of the DARE Index that 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 G3ict <https://cts.vresp.com/c/?G3ictTheGlobalInitia/ad73ccb111/f0258a1faa/b1b0ec0 507/utm_content=Mohammed%20Ali&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email& utm_term=G3ict%E2%80%99s%20DARE%20Academy%20Global%20Network%20of%20Digital% 20Accessibility%20Champions&utm_campaign=Apply%20for%20Cycle%202%20of%20the% 20G3ict%20DARE%20Academy%20Scholarship%20Fund%21> '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. 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. How to Apply Applications are processed by the G3ict's Institutional Advocacy Division. If you are interested in submitting your application, please submit your application to be considered in Cycle 2 of the scholarship by November 21, 2021 (11:59 p.m. New York time) <https://cts.vresp.com/c/?G3ictTheGlobalInitia/ad73ccb111/f0258a1faa/7a6d085 298> . Applicants must ensure all information provided is accurate and in aptly detailed. All questions and fields indicated with an asterisk sign (*) are required. Please note: if you applied for Cycle 1 of the scholarship and were no selected, you are eligible to apply for Cycle 2 as part of our expanded application form. Important links * Visit the DARE Scholarship webpage <https://cts.vresp.com/c/?G3ictTheGlobalInitia/ad73ccb111/f0258a1faa/4b08051 d73/utm_content=Mohammed%20Ali&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email& utm_term=Visit%20the%20DARE%20Scholarship%20webpage&utm_campaign=Apply%20for %20Cycle%202%20of%20the%20G3ict%20DARE%20Academy%20Scholarship%20Fund%21> for more details on the Program of Study, Selection Criteria, Important Dates, Scholarship Award Process and FAQs. * Read Press Release - G3ict Announces Cycle 1 Scholarship Recipients <https://cts.vresp.com/c/?G3ictTheGlobalInitia/ad73ccb111/f0258a1faa/b451c3d 928/utm_content=Mohammed%20Ali&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email& utm_term=Read%20Press%20Release%20-%20G3ict%20Announces%20Cycle%201%20Schola rship%20Recipients&utm_campaign=Apply%20for%20Cycle%202%20of%20the%20G3ict%2 0DARE%20Academy%20Scholarship%20Fund%21> . 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