{"id":172,"date":"2023-11-05T15:41:20","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T15:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iaapchapters.org\/egypt\/?page_id=172"},"modified":"2026-09-08T16:05:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T16:05:00","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iaapchapters.org\/egypt\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group iaap-colored-box iaap-colored-box-single has-black-color has-text-color has-secondary-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group iaap-single-content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Egyptian Chapter of IAAP aims to help and support Egypt members in their accessibility career by providing engaging events to expand their knowledge in the sector, networking opportunities top open up our black book of contacts, and assisting with certification and advice on any issues they are currently facing within the industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IAAP Chapters promote the expansion of the accessibility profession in their global region. The Chapters and their members are responsible for following the IAAP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessibilityassociation.org\/s\/about\/governance-and-positions#focus3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Code of Conduct<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessibilityassociation.org\/s\/privacy-and-security-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessibilityassociation.org\/s\/about\/accessibility-directive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accessibility Guidelines<\/a>.&nbsp; Memberships and certifications are processed through the IAAP central <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessibilityassociation.org\/s\/accessibility-matters-newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>.&nbsp; Regional Chapters offer localized education and event offerings.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Egypt Chapter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <strong>IAAP Chapter<\/strong> is a local group with a steering committee and organized activities. Currently, there is no Chapter in Egypt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Egypt Representative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <strong>IAAP Representative <\/strong>supports and connects members in the region. Representatives may help a Chapter or serve in areas without a Chapter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heidi Kandil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/iaapchapters.org\/egypt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/IMG_3828-738x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-461\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7207080393433393;width:123px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iaapchapters.org\/egypt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/IMG_3828-738x1024.jpeg 738w, https:\/\/iaapchapters.org\/egypt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/IMG_3828-216x300.jpeg 216w, https:\/\/iaapchapters.org\/egypt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/IMG_3828-768x1066.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/iaapchapters.org\/egypt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/IMG_3828-1107x1536.jpeg 1107w, https:\/\/iaapchapters.org\/egypt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/IMG_3828.jpeg 1169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Picture of Heidi Kandil <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heidi Kandil is IAAP Egypt Regional Representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Digital Accessibility Consultant and AI Advisor at PwC ETIC, with a strong technical background in software testing, quality engineering, and emerging technologies. As an advocate for digital inclusion and accessibility, she contributes to the accessibility community in Egypt through her involvement with the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), supporting the growth of accessibility awareness and professional practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heidi Kandil &#8211; IAAP Representative<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hkandil@iaaprep.org\">hkandil@iaaprep.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Egyptian Chapter of IAAP aims to help and support Egypt members in their accessibility career by providing engaging events to expand their knowledge in the sector, networking opportunities top open up our black book of contacts, and assisting with certification and advice on any issues they are currently facing within the industry. 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