Need of Universal Design towards Information and Communication Technology for Differently Abled Persons
- May 10, 2018
- Posted by: RSIS
- Category: Social Science
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume II, Issue IV, April 2018 | ISSN 2454-6186
Jyotsna Tiwari1, Anamika Ghosh2, Ishant Raj3, Shiv Kumar Singh4
1,2,3,4Students at Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, MNNIT Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract:-In this fast pace of time, Information and Communication Technologies have the potential for making significant improvements in the lives of people having different abilities, allowing them to enhance their integration with the environment, by enlarging the scope of activities available to them. This paper highlights the impact of ICT’s in the empowerment of differently abled through its application in their daily life, by making it easier and accessible.
Qualitative analysis was done on the basis of information obtained as secondary data through different research papers. Further, the barriers inhibiting any growth such as inaccessible buildings, lack of accessible transport, lower access to ICT’s awareness, inadequate standards and lower level of services were identified.
Different International Agencies are concerning on AT-Adaptive Technology, are used to maintain, increase or improve the functional capacities of individuals with disabilities. Examples of some AT to help PWDs in education include – Braille Duplicators and Writers, Multi-Sensory systems, etc.
The future scope of this study is to develop innovative solutions, build capacities, mobilize partners, design appropriate policy frameworks and tools, and to bring changes under UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Key Words: Person with Different Abilities, ICTs, Adoptive Technology, Capacity Building, Policy Framework
I. INTRODUCTION
According to a World Bank report “Today, one billion people or 15% of the world’s population is living with disabilities and disability prevalence is higher for developing countries. One fifth of the estimated global population, or between 110 and 190 million people, are experiencing significant disabilities.
In this fast pace of time, Information and Communication Technologies have the potential for making significant improvements in the lives of people having different abilities, allowing them to enhance their integration with the environment i.e. social, cultural, political and economic, by enlarging the scope of activities available to them.
