Call for Submissions: July 2026 Issue of The Educator
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Posted on behalf of Dr Frances Gentle.
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
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The ICEVI Publication Committee invites submissions for the July 2026 issue of The Educator. The theme of the issue is “Technology and Artificial Intelligence in the Education and Daily Life of Persons with Visual Impairment”.
As digital innovation accelerates globally, this issue will explore how technology and artificial intelligence are shaping inclusive education, accessibility, literacy, independence, and participation for learners who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision.
We welcome contributions from across regions, sectors, and disciplines, including the following:
- Articles, reports, and reviews
- Disability-inclusive education programs and models
- Position papers of interest to:
o ICEVI members and partners
o Parents and caregivers
o Educators, administrators, and health professionals
o Researchers and university students
- Vision impairment (VI) technology manufacturers
Why contribute?
By contributing to The Educator, your work reaches a global audience of professionals, organisations, and advocates working in the blindness and low vision field. Your contribution helps to amplify solutions, innovations, research, and lived experiences across borders. All submissions are fully attributed, providing visibility and connection opportunities for authors and organisations.
Recent publications are available in English, Spanish and French (Word and PDF), and Braille (BRF) – go to https://icevi.org/resource-library/the-educator/
Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026
Submission Guidelines:
Language: English
Author information: Include your name, title, country location, and contact details
Format:
- MS Word
- Arial 12-point font
- Double line spacing
- Left-aligned paragraphs
Style:
· Avoid complex jargon
- Define acronyms, abbreviations, and technical terms
Length:
- Scholarly manuscripts: up to 5,000 words
- Must comply with ethics requirements for original research
- Include confirmation of permission to use the material
- Reports, reviews, program descriptions, position papers, etc.: approximately 1,500 words
Figures and tables: Must be numbered and clearly labelled
Media:
· Photos and videos are welcome
· Please obtain written permission from parents/caregivers for photos of children under 18 years
· Obtain verbal permission for photos of adults
· The ICEVI Consent Form may be downloaded from the Publications section of the ICEVI website, https://icevi.org/icevi-consent-form/
- Include a brief description or caption with each photo
How to Submit
Email submissions to: public...@icevi.org
We warmly encourage organisations and individuals to share research, innovation, practice, and lived experience. Together, we can strengthen global dialogue on technology and AI in the education and lives of children and young people with visual impairment.
We look forward to your contributions.
Dr Frances Gentle
Editor, on behalf of the Publications Committee
International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI)
