Nigerian government launches training for 350 persons with disabilities
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) of Nigeria launched an initiative to train over 350 persons with disabilities togain access to ICT skills required to access services and become competitive in the workplace during the digital age. This program…
Australian researchers suggest interest-based learning encourages seniors to learn digital skills
A group of researchers from Swinburne released a report titled “60+ Online: Engaging Seniors Through Social Media and Digital Studies” indicating that Australian seniors are more likely to learn digital skills when taught according to their own stories and interests…
Vodacom launched SMS Emergency for the Deaf to enhance accessibility for persons with hearing disabilities in South Africa
Vodacom launched a new service to provide persons with hearing and speech disabilities in South Africa with better access to emergency communications. The SMS Emergency Service for the Deaf (082 112) will be provided at no additional costs, offering hearing…
The guide to digital inclusion for recruiters provides recommendations to improve accessibility for job seekers
A new report generated by Recite Me and VERCIDA indicates that only one out of three jobseekers thinks that employers and recruiters currently make job applications accessible for persons with disabilities. The survey seeks to raise awareness among organizations about…
National Computer Board of Mauritius sends two caravans to teach digital skills for seniors
A new digital literacy training program for seniors was launched at the Lady Sushil Ramgoolam Recreational Center in Mauritius. Three workshops were offered to participants in mobile laboratories that will continue touring other recreational centers: ICT Literacy Course, IC3 Course…
New Zealand appoints a Digital Economy and Digital Inclusion Advisory Group to guide policy-makers
The Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media and Government Digital Services in New Zealand announced that eight members were selected to form a Digital Economy and Digital Inclusion Advisory Group to support the government in improving digital inclusion nationwide….
Hogar Conectado pilot program launched in Mexico to evaluate impact of ICTs on underserved households
Hogar Conectado pilot program was launched in Mexico to better understand the impacts of access to digital skills infrastructure and technology on the population. While it is known that access to internet and ICTs represent opportunities to reduce poverty and…
eVIA platform will continue to support universal accessibility projects in Spain
ONCE Foundation and AMETIC renewed their collaboration agreement to continue supporting the eVIA platform. The Spanish Technology Platform for Healthcare and an Independent & Active Life (eVIA) is an innovation hub that helps businesses, foundations, technology centers, public institutions and…
Spanish projects to improve life of persons with disabilities through ICTs
The Spanish Confederation of Persons with Organic and Physical Disabilities (COCEMFE in Spanish) from Castilla y León autonomous community developed a project to support 212 persons with disabilities to leverage ICTs for improving their quality of life. The program, better…
GAATES calls for international development stakeholders to fill survey about ICT Accessibility and Digital Inclusion
Researchers from the Institute of Urban and Regional Development’s Inclusive Cities Lab at the University of California, Berkeley launched a 10-minute online survey to ask about opportunities and challenges faced by organizations in incorporating ICT accessibility and digital inclusion into…
