New online platform will guide digital inclusion strategies in France
The Digital Ministry of France launched a report and a platform providing local communities with a toolbox to exchange their experiences elaborating digital inclusion strategies. The main purpose of this initiative is to promote collaboration in different regions establishing programs…
UK prepares to implement EU Directive on accessibility of public sector websites and mobile applications
The UK Government Digital Service finished collecting responses from a consultation on how to implement the EU Directive on the accessibility of public sector websites and mobile apps. The consultation collected views from different stakeholders explaining how they would comply…
Human Interface Design standard will enable the integration of braille screens in digital devices
Multiple high-tech private companies and non-governmental organizations collaborated to create a Human Interface Design (HID) standard to produce braille screens. This technology will enable more than 250 million persons with visual disabilities worldwide to use digital devices that are…
Innovation and Autonomy hackathon invites French creators to build IT products for seniors
Next June 21 and 22, an Innovation and Autonomy hackathon will take place in Boulogne-Billancourt, a commune located in the western suburbs of Paris, France. Participants competition will use their skills to develop applications that increase the autonomy of senior…
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….