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.
Kuhusisha Watu Walio na Ulemavu Kwenye Mtandao
KICTANet, shirika la kijamii, limekuwa mstari wa mbele katika kuhamasisha ushiriki wa watu wenye ulemavu kwenye mitandao. Mwamko huu umetokana na malengo ya shirika hili, ambayo ni pamoja na kuangazia sera za mawasiliano na mifumo ya kidijitali, utetezi wa haki,...
Report on Accessibility of Government Websites: How You Can Use It
In today's digital age, government websites and digital services must be accessible to ensure all citizens have equal access to information and services. A report by the Digital Access Fellowship that was recently published revealed the present state of accessibility....
Civic Tech for Women: A New Avenue of Inclusive Public Participation
In Kenya, as in many other parts of the world, women have historically faced exclusion from decision-making processes. However, with the advent of technology, e-public participation has emerged as a powerful tool to empower women, enabling them to contribute to...
Digital Divides and Inclusion: How are Things?
There are people and organizations somewhere who have their digital inclusion efforts right, and we can learn from them. Who are they?
Scorecard Launch: Accessibility of Government Websites to Persons with Disabilities
The KICTANet ICT Access and Equality for Persons with Disabilities Team in celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on 18th May 2023, launched a scorecard report on the Accessibility of Government Websites to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). It sought to...
Kenya Revises Its 1998 Communications Law – Is It Worth It?
By John Walubengo The Kenya Information Communication Amendment Bill (2013), popularly known as the KICA Amendment Bill 2013 is out for public comment. The bill seeks to amend the original Kenya Communications Act of 1998, which has served the country so well and...