2023-07-29, 11:50–12:20 (Asia/Taipei), TR 311
Language: English
In today's world, where disability affects a significant percentage of the population, it is crucial for open source communities to address the challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) and work towards their inclusion. This talk will delve into practical measures such as referral programs, internal disability disclosures, and integrating disability into existing agendas rather than treating it as a separate issue. We will dive into disability mainstreaming with a focus on its role in promoting universal design and inclusivity. Attendees will gain insights into establishing disability mainstreaming committees, formulating action plans, implementing best practices, and monitoring and evaluating progress
This talk explores the challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) and presents effective strategies to foster disability inclusion within open-source communities. Globally, disability affects a significant portion of the population, resulting in high levels of unemployment and low community participation of PWDs. PWDs often find themselves limited to low-paying entry-level jobs, perpetuating inequality and poverty. Women with disabilities and individuals with intellectual disabilities, or multiple disabilities face even greater employment disparities. By giving them a chance as Open Source Communities we will be opening them up to several opportunities.
The talk will present a range of effective strategies, initiatives, and action plans to foster disability inclusion within open source communities. It will discuss the importance of transformational leadership that questions existing systems, paradigms, and assumptions to drive change. Additionally, creating a compelling vision for social change will be explored, emphasizing the need to address social inequalities in Open Source Communities.
We will delve into practical measures such as referral programs, internal disability disclosures, and integrating disability into existing agendas rather than treating it as a separate issue. I will also emphasize the significance of education and awareness training programs aimed at challenging stereotypes and empowering individuals with disabilities to contribute meaningfully to Open Source programs.
Moreover, disability mainstreaming will be a central theme of the talk, with a focus on its role in promoting universal design and inclusivity. Attendees will gain insights into establishing disability mainstreaming committees, formulating action plans, implementing best practices, and monitoring and evaluating progress. The importance of crafting unique work plans and establishing quarterly reporting workflows specific to each open source community will also be discussed.
By the end of the talk, attendees will leave with actionable strategies to foster disability inclusion within their open source communities. The aim is to create an environment that is more inclusive, welcoming, and empowering for persons with disabilities, ultimately enriching the open source movement as a whole.
Skilled
Target Audience –Anyone in COSCUP
Brayan Kai is a Data Scientist Passionate about Communities, Technical Writing and Open-Source Advocacy. He currently volunteers at different developer communities including Google Crowdsource, Open-Source Community Africa, She Code Africa and Dev Careers. All this owing to his strong passion for supporting fellow upcoming technologists, women in tech and advocating for inclusion and diversity. He calls this his personal mission. It makes him happier, more balanced, and gives him a stronger sense of purpose to innovate, share, and teach in and with the community rather than just for it.