Daniella Decker

Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Officer

International Finance Corporation at the World Bank

United States

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We are the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. Our mission is to promote sustainable private sector investment in developing countries. Through our expertise and global network, we provide financing, advisory services, and innovative solutions to help businesses overcome challenges and create positive impact. With a focus on economic growth, poverty reduction, and environmental sustainability, we work hand in hand with our partners to unlock the potential for sustainable development around the world.
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About me

Daniella is the Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Officer within the Gender and Economic Inclusion Group at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. IFC is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector and operates in over 100 developing countries.

She spearheads disability inclusion and accessibility strategy in partnership with private sector organizations and enterprises, and works with IFC’s clients to ensure disabled people are represented as entrepreneurs, employees, consumers, community stakeholders and business leaders through IFC private sector investments. Daniella is part of the global team that is engaged in co-creating smart solutions through research, disability inclusive investments, accessible innovation, advice and peer learning platforms.

Before joining IFC, Daniella consulted for various industry leaders on universal design and accessible transport, change management, and disability policy, serving clients like Johnson and Johnson, Google, US Institute of Peace, Align Technology, FIFA, Nike, the United Nations, KFC, New York Yankees and AB InBev.

She serves as a strategic advisor to Cephable, an assistive tech software equalizing gaming, shopping, education, banking and healthcare spaces for non-verbal consumers and employees. Daniella is also an executive committee member of the Coalition of Accessible Technology (COAT), where she focuses her time to advance accessibility tech policy and emergency/disaster planning for Deaf/hard of hearing and BLV populations.

She is fluent in American Sign Language, Spanish, and Portuguese and has been published in outlets such as the World Politics Review, the Associated Press, La Vanguardia, and ImpactoLatino. She is fluent in American Sign Language, Portuguese and Spanish.

My organisation

International Finance Corporation at the World Bank

We are the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. Our mission is to promote sustainable private sector investment in developing countries. Through our expertise and global network, we provide financing, advisory services, and innovative solutions to help businesses overcome challenges and create positive impact. With a focus on economic growth, poverty reduction, and environmental sustainability, we work hand in hand with our partners to unlock the potential for sustainable development around the world.

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Inclusive Education

Technical and Vocational Education and TrainingDigital LearningEducation in Emergencies

ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)

3D PrintingArtificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Big Data SolutionsCommunity and Knowledge PlatformGaming SolutionsInternet of ThingsMobile Services and Smartphone AppsRobotics and Automated MachineryTranslation/Conversation Tools

Other Areas of Activity

AccessibilityEmploymentIndependent Living and Political Participation

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Speaker sessions (1)

Thursday, 22 February 2024

13:20 - 13:40

The Art and Craft: Re-imagining the Future of Accessible & Creative Learning

Format:Live streamTrack:Location: Fireside Chat - First floor
  • English captions | International Sign