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.
Reflections on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) in Nairobi was a powerful gathering, celebrating progress and renewing commitments to inclusion. Leaders, advocates, stakeholders, and persons with disabilities discussed how innovation, policy, and technology...
KICTANet Champions Digital Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
KICTANet is leading the charge in promoting digital accessibility and empowering persons with disabilities in Kenya. Learn about our initiatives and impact.
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.