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How to Create a Commitment ​

Once you have registered your organization and verified your account, you can start submitting pledges to the Global Disability Summit. This guide will walk you through the process of creating a new individual commitment.

Step 1: Start a New Commitment ​

  1. Log in to the portal and navigate to the Welcome page of your "My Space" dashboard.

  2. Click the Commit New Pledges button.

    Commit New Pledges

  3. You will be taken to the Commitments overview. Click on the Create New Commitment button within the "New Commitment" card.

    Create New Commitment

Step 2: Fill Out the Commitment Form ​

The form is divided into sections. All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

General Information ​

  1. Title of Commitment: Enter a clear and concise title for your pledge. Title Field
  2. Text of Commitment: Describe the full details of your commitment in the text area. Text Field

Geographical Scope and Location ​

  1. Implementation Scope: Select the level of implementation (e.g., National, Regional, Global) from the dropdown menu. Implementation Scope
  2. Select a Continent: Choose the primary continent where this commitment will take effect. Continent Selection

Categorization ​

  1. Topic: Choose the main topic that best categorizes your commitment. Select Topic
  2. Pillars: Check the box(es) corresponding to the GDS pillars that your commitment addresses (e.g., Accessibility). Select Pillar

Timeframe ​

  1. Timeframe: Select the expected duration or completion date for your commitment from the dropdown menu. Select Timeframe

Step 3: Submit Your Commitment ​

  1. Review all the information you have entered to ensure it is accurate and complete.
  2. Click the Create new Commitment button at the bottom of the form to save your pledge.

Submit Commitment

Your commitment is now saved in the system. You can view and edit it later from your Commitments dashboard.