Procurement for More Inclusive Workplaces. European Inclusive Procurement Discussion Series. A collaboration of the European Disability Forum, G3ict, and Microsoft

G3ict – The Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies, Microsoft, and European Disability Forum invite you to join an interactive roundtable discussion on how technology, particularly in the COVID era, is transforming workplaces; how deploying accessible technology benefits both employers and employees with disabilities; the basics of accessible ICT procurement policy and standards and their impact on inclusion and equity in employment at public sector bodies.

This interactive discussion will cover timely and critical topics:
• Workplace digital transformation: As public sector bodies are embracing digital technology, it is critical that all employees can contribute in the workplace.
• Inclusion, accessibility, and equity: Accessible technology helps all employees, each with unique strengths and abilities, to succeed in the workplace – including in increasingly hybrid workplaces.
• EU-Level commitments: The key European norms and regulations addressing both employment of persons with disabilities and socially responsible public procurement.
• Procurement in Support of Inclusive Workplaces: Public sector bodies can specify accessibility for persons with disabilities in the procurement of ICT products and services for the workplace. They can use EU ICT accessibility standards to support key steps of the typical procurement process, from defining requirements to managing contracts.

Expert Discussants:
– Inmaculada Placencia Porrero, European Commission
– Susan Scott-Parker, business disability international
– James Thurston, The Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ict)
– Esteban Tromel, ILO Global Business and Disability Network (ILO GBDN)
– European Disability Forum (EDF) (TBC)
– Microsoft (TBC)
– Funka (TBC)

To learn more and register visit Registration – Zoom.