New devices launched in Argentina to boost ICT accessibility for seniors
The EXO computer manufacturing firm with the support of Microsoft and Intel, launched the “TecnologíaFácil” line of technology devices to boost digital inclusion of seniors in Argentina. The new line of products includes different devices such as a Mobile Diagnostic…
UGsign mobile application to improve ICT accessibility in Uganda
The Uganda National Association of the Deaf (UNAD) launched the UGsign mobile application to support persons with hearing disabilities to better communicate using ICTs through a user-friendly interface. The project is intended to enable more than 1.3 million Ugandans to…
eSSENTIAL Accessibility launches application to enable persons with disabilities to use handheld devices
eSSENTIAL Accessibility launched an Android application to enable persons with disabilities to use handheld devices. The application is now free through certain mobile service providers and consists mainly in a combination of hands-free technology, touch-replacement tools, face and voice recognition…
‘What the Tech?!’ engages university students and staff in promoting digital literacy for the elderly
‘What the Tech?!’ is a digital literacy program developed by staff and student volunteers from the Imperial College Business School in London. It consists in weekly sessions at the Edward Woods Community Center, where volunteers support elderly members from White…
Kbuñs seminar promotes critical approaches to digital literacy for improving the Community in Spain
During the last days of October 2017, Kbuñsseminar gathered a group of Spanish youth to explore hands-on digital literacy and promote reflection about the potential of digital tools to develop social programs to boost social collaboration to improve the wellbeing…
Tecnologías Indígenas de la Comunicación has supported indigenous communities in Mexico to implement local telephone networks
Five years ago, a group of indigenous communities in Oaxaca, Mexico, was approved to start building local telephone networks to offer services in communities where major providers either did not provide services, or simply offered deals that were not affordable…
Buenos Aires Declaration invites stakeholders to leverage ICTs for development
Last October 20, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) announced the Buenos Aires Declaration to conclude the World Telecommunications Development Conference (WTDC), whose main discussion topic was ICTs for Sustainable Development. In the document, the organization presents 24 points providing guidance…
Sign language call center to support persons with disabilities in United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Day by day more countries implement initiatives to provide persons with disabilities with accessible services for benefiting from government services using information and communication technologies. In October 2017, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced a new project to integrate…
WTDC-17: Together for an #accessible world
Last Sunday October 8, 2017, as part of the pre-events organized on the occasion of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-17), the Telecommunication development Bureau of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) brought together a group of diverse stakeholders from all…
European mandate requires public mobile applications to be accessible for persons with disabilities
The European Commission is developing a set of website accessibility guidelines for public sector mobile applications as a response to EU’s 2016 Web and Mobile Accessibility Directive. These new standards will establish binding requirements for member states through Mandate 554…