Digital Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities – ICT Access and Equality
This is KICTANet’s work on Digital Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities. We are working directly with Persons with Disabilities towards influencing their access to ICTs as well as their lived experiences and their input towards ICT policy.
Some outputs form the program
Program Partners
Digital Accessibility
Since 2022, this Digital Accessibility program addresses all accessibility issues for Persons With Disabilities, the aged, and anyone affected by Accessibility challenges.
Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Women with Disabilities in Rural Kenya
Women with disabilities in rural regions face more unique cyber challenges than are described in books and journals. The mention that access to digital devices by persons with disabilities is not a priority is an overstatement. It is far away from a secondary need. This, coupled with the intersection of gender, social stereotypes, poverty and illiteracy, throws off the need for internet connection from their priority needs.
Study Report: Digital Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Kenyan Community Networks
“Community networks in Kenya, which operate in digitally marginalised areas, offer a unique opportunity to address barriers faced by persons with disabilities. However, the potential of these networks to inclusively and effectively support PWDs has not been fully explored.”
Greening the Internet for East Africa’s Sustainable Digital Future
The internet has become indispensable to modern life, fuelling global connectivity and innovation. However, the environmental impact of the digital infrastructure is significant, contributing to climate change through rising energy consumption and emissions. The...
KIGF’s Inclusion: A Spot on Multistakeholderism
The commitment to inclusivity calls for going beyond the participation of minority groups; to encompass the essential work needed to ensure active involvement of everyone. After all, the call for accessibility isn’t just for PWDs; it’s for the comfort and inclusion of all, including the elderly, individuals with chronic illnesses, and anyone else who may benefit from accessible services at a conference.
Disability Data: How and why it’s important
The importance of disability data cannot be overstated! It plays a crucial role in understanding the needs of persons with disabilities, advocating for their inclusion, and shaping effective policies and initiatives. Focusing on ethical considerations and addressing key questions about data collection are essential for building a society that is inclusive and fair for everyone.
Conversations from the Global Disability Summit
I was recently at the global disability convening held at the Ford Foundation Centre for Social Justice. The goal of the convening was to bring together disability and non-disability organisations with an aspect of inclusion into a dialogue about building solidarity...