e-Accessibility Policy Toolkit for Persons with Disabilities
Date: Monday, April 05, 2010 @ 21:26:30 EDT
Topic: Publications and Research


The ITU/G3ict e-Accessibility Policy Toolkit for Persons with DisabilitiesThe Toolkit is designed to:

  • Support the members of the ITU and other UN affiliated organizations in understanding the requirements of Article 9 of the Convention.
  • Assist State Parties in promoting accessible ICTs and identifying and eliminating any ICT accessibility barriers.
  • Provide a framework for the development of policies and strategies for mainstreaming digital accessibility at national, regional and international levels.
  • Serve as a global electronic repository of policies, international standards, good practices and technical references on digital accessibility.
  • Facilitate the design of effective policy frameworks responding to the needs of einclusiveness principles covering Communication, Information & Services.
  • Promote accessible and assistive ICT applications by fostering public-private cooperation in order to expand ICT usage by persons with disabilities.
  • Provide specific guidance to adequately address key issues of particular relevance to developing country environments.

 Go now to: e-accessibilitytoolkit.org









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