by Florence Awino | Feb 26, 2024 | Accessibility, Community Networks, Highlights
Remarks from the Digital Accessibility Program We often think about disability through two narrow lenses: the medical and the social models. The medical perspective sees it as an individual problem, focusing on limitations and seeking solutions like...
by Florence Awino | Feb 20, 2024 | Accessibility, Community Networks, Highlights
Stakeholders from across sectors gathered at the inaugural National Summit of Community Networks in Kenya to explore how community networks can help realize Kenya’s digital aspirations. KICTANet Trustee, Barrack Otieno, reminded attendees that, with only 23%...
by Florence Awino | Jan 24, 2024 | Accessibility, Highlights
Accessibility refers to making digital content functional for all users, including those using assistive technologies like screen readers. The goal is to eliminate obstacles and ensure anyone can receive and understand information online, with privacy and security....
by Florence Awino | Nov 6, 2023 | Highlights, kictanet post
Gendered disinformation is targeted at individuals based on their gender or exploits gendered narratives for political, social, or economic gain. Disinformation refers to the deliberate creation of false information with the intent of harming an individual, social...
by Florence Awino | Oct 1, 2023 | Accessibility, Highlights
One undeniable benefit of technology is the ability to open opportunities to participate more actively in society. Access to information, education, medical care, business opportunities, and so on is better for people who can access technology. There have been...
