World Congress on Information Technology
Shuchona Foundation organized a workshop at World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) titled, "Employment of Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder: How can Digital Inclusion help us better support them in the workplace?" in line with Shuchona’s mission and vision. The virtual workshop helped introduce prospective and current employers to the unique characteristics of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as common procedures that will help enhance the job experience of persons with ASD and ensure that they feel like included members of the workplace. The workshop aimed to sensitize interested employers to the unique needs of persons with ASD and provide them with an overview of certain practices that will help enrich the experience of an employee with ASD, as well as examples of practical strategies that will promote positive interactions with employees with ASD.
SF designed the 90-minute session around the theme of ‘Digital Inclusion and Equality’, moderated by Dr. Helal Uddin Ahmed. Speakers were Dr. Liliana Mayo, Sajida Rahman Danny, and Md. Shahadat Hossain Khan. Nazish Arman gave a presentation on Employing Individuals with ASD, based on a manual developed by SF. The session was broadcasted on 12 November 2021.
World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) started in 1978 and is organized every year (since 2016). This is one of the largest and most prestigious ICT events in the world. The ICT Division of Government of Bangladesh hosted WCIT on 11-14 November 2021. The congress addressed the story of digital transformation of Bangladesh, its achievements alongside global issues of digital space, along with an exhibition and programs on the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to mark his birth centenary.
