Disabilities & Special Needs

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Overview

G3ict publishes The Accessibility Imperative, the first comprehensive reference for public officials on implications of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities with regards to access to ICTs. Visit the G3ict website for a free downloadable copy!

Reports & Books

Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center's (RERC) First Report on the Findings of the Survey of User Needs (SUN)

Implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act: Challenges, Best Practices, and New Opportunities for Success

Over the Horizon: Potential Impact of Emerging Trends in Information and Communication Technology on Disability Policy and Practice

The Market for Accessible Technology - The Wide Range of Abilities and Its Impact on Computer Use

Accessible Technology in Computing—Examining Awareness, Use, and Future Potential

Assessing the Accessibility of ICT Products (National Council on Disability)

Additional Resources

WHITE PAPERS

STANDARDIZATION AND LEGISLATION

The Importance of Harmonization: Perspectives from the Information Technology Industry Council

Establishing Accessibility Standards through Legislation and Regulation: the Experience of the United States Access Board

Legislation as a Tool to Implement Accessibility Requirements

The importance of building an infrastructure that supports the creativity and innovation that can be brought to the lives of people with disabilities through accessible technology

US 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act Discussion Draft



PRIVATE SECTOR PERSPECTIVES

Internet for Everyone: Consumers, Businesses, and Governments

Accessibility and Business Value

The Missing Link: Financing the Industry

From Digital Divide to Digital Diversity: The Imperative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies

Open and Accessible: New Models for Collaborative Innovation

Web Accessibility at General Electric (GE)

Anatomy of an Industry Success Story: JAWS

Accessibility Challenges and Opportunities over the Web: Perspectives from Yahoo!

New Directions for Accessible and Assistive Information and Communication Technologies

COMPANY PROFILES

Learn about different ICT company policies towards accessibility.

COUNTRY PROFILES

Interested in what other countries are doing in the area of ICT accessibility? Visit G3ict's country profile database to find out!

Blogs

The following blogs explore core issues in accessibility of ICTs for persons with disabilities:

Education
Accessible Government Service
Legislation and Regulation
Employment
Mass Marketing and Communications
Industry Innovations