Join online, Tuesday, October 27th at 5:00 PM  for the 25th Annual Mortenson Distinguished Lecture.

Dr. Irmgarda Kasinskaite-Buddeberg, Programme Specialist for UNESCO’s Knowledge Societies Division, Communication and Information Sector will talk about her work and provide insight into the concrete actions taken by  to ensure that the right to accessible information for persons with disabilities is respected around the world and to contribute to the full empowerment of persons with disabilities. The presentation will also include the introduction of key initiatives, research results, policy and capacity building tools developed by UNESCO as well as future plans within the context of building inclusive knowledge societies.

The lecture will also be streamed live from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on the internet with American Sign Language interpretation.
Visit go.illinois.edu/livestream3 No registration required.  The recorded video will be made available with closed caption.