Bridging the Digital Divide: Africa Disability Digital Inclusion Summit 2025

By Daily News Reporter 

In September 2025, the Africa Disability Digital Inclusion Summit will bring together experts, advocates, and stakeholders to tackle digital exclusion for persons with disabilities in Africa.

This year's Summit Theme " Driving Accessibility and Assistive technologies For Persons with Disabilities" will take place in Zambia which will be supported by Cheshire Homes Society of Zambia and Zambia Federation of Disability Organization ( ZAFOD).

The summit is a clarion call to action, recognizing the urgent need to bridge the digital divide for persons with disabilities. With the global digital landscape evolving rapidly, it is crucial to ensure that no one is left behind.

Speaking during at a media engagement in Lusaka Africa Disability Digital Inclusion Summit Chairperson Beatrice Mutale stated that Digital exclusion can exacerbate existing inequalities, denying persons with disabilities access to essential services, information, and opportunities.

Ms Mutale also said that the summit seeks to address this critical issue, promoting digital inclusion as a cornerstone of social justice. 

for making digital technologies and platforms accessible to persons with disabilities they is need of Policies and regulations that promote digital inclusion for persons with disabilities.

Meanwhile Zambia Federation of Disability Organization ( ZAFOD) Federal Director Mr. Justin Bbakali Stated that The role of assistive technologies in promoting digital inclusion for persons with disability Initiatives is to develop digital skills among persons with disabilities.

He further added that they is need for person living with disability are trained in digital skill which is inclusive and being supported 

The summit offers a unique platform for multi-stakeholder convergence, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among experts, advocates, and stakeholders.