Nafath 29 | Mada’s Quarterly Publication on Innovation, Accessibility, and Inclusive Technology
Theme: Innovating Inclusion: Bridging Research, Community & Technology
Submission Deadline: 15 July 2025
We are pleased to announce a Call for Papers for the upcoming issue of Nafath, Mada’s quarterly publication dedicated to spotlighting transformative efforts in innovation, accessibility, and inclusive technology.
Nafath 29 will explore the theme “Innovating Inclusion: Bridging Research, Community & Technology”, inviting contributions that illustrate how research-driven innovation is being translated into community impact through inclusive design and technology. This edition will highlight practices, partnerships, and technologies that dismantle barriers and build bridges between academic insight, lived experience, and digital solutions.
As a recognized platform in the region, Nafath amplifies voices shaping the future of digital inclusion. We welcome original contributions from researchers, practitioners, technologists, educators, and community leaders whose work actively connects research, grassroots action, and technological advancement.
We welcome submissions that explore, but are not limited to:
- Human-centered technologies designed with and for people with disabilities
- Community-led innovation and participatory design practices
- Bridging research and real-world impact through inclusive tech deployments
- Cross-sector collaborations transforming digital accessibility
- Policy, practice, and research converging for inclusive development
- Case studies, pilot projects, or frameworks that demonstrate research-to-practice pathways
- Culturally responsive and regionally relevant solutions advancing accessibility
Why Submit to Nafath?
- Share your work with a broad and influential regional audience
- Influence inclusive innovation policy and practice across sectors
- Contribute to a curated edition that connects thought leadership to community change
We look forward to receiving your submission and sharing your work as part of this vibrant conversation on inclusive digital transformation.
Warm regards,
The Nafath Editorial Team
Mada – Qatar Assistive Technology Center