Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026

The Somali Assistive Technology Institute (SATI), in collaboration with the Benadir University Innovation Hub, is jointly organizing an event to commemorate Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026. This is an international day dedicated to raising awareness about access to services and technology for people with disabilities.

🌟 A Historic Milestone: This event marks the very first Global Accessibility Awareness Day meeting ever held in Somalia, representing a massive leap forward for national inclusivity and tech advocacy.

• 📅 Event Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026

• 🕒 Time: 3:30 PM

• 📍 Location: Benadir University – Addow Campus, 3rd Floor

This historic gathering will focus on the importance of making services and technology accessible to people with disabilities, while strengthening society’s understanding of their rights and inclusion.

We warmly invite all students, educators, administrators, and representatives from all education sectors and academic institutions in Somalia to join us and be part of history at this important event.

🌍 Why Global Accessibility Awareness Day Matters So Much in Somalia Today

While Global Accessibility Awareness Day is celebrated worldwide to push for digital and physical inclusion, hosting Somalia’s inaugural meeting carries unique urgency:

• A Historic First Step: As the first-ever Global Accessibility Awareness Day event in the country, this meeting sets a vital precedent. It brings together students, educators, innovators, and advocates under one roof to build the foundational roadmap for Somali accessibility standards.

• Bridging the Digital Divide: As Somalia rapidly digitizes its economy—from mobile money systems to online university portals—people with disabilities are at a high risk of being left behind. Global Accessibility Awareness Day highlights the critical need for Somali developers, tech hubs, and universities to build websites and software that are compatible with assistive tools like screen readers.

• Empowering Through Assistive Technology: In Somalia, a significant portion of the population lives with physical, sensory, or visual impairments, many resulting from decades of conflict or limited healthcare access. Access to assistive tech (like text-to-speech software, braille tools, and adaptive hardware) isn’t just about convenience—it is the literal bridge to higher education, employment, and economic independence.

• Dismantling Social Stigma: Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day publicly at institutions like Benadir University helps shift the cultural conversation. It reframes accessibility not as a charitable afterthought, but as a fundamental human right, paving the way for more inclusive national policies.

📝 Please register no later than Wednesday, 20 May 2026, at 3:00 PM.

Contact for Registration:

• Abdi Rahman Mahad: +252615512186

• Abdi Kariim Daahir: +252616335762

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