Digital Accessibility – ICT Access and Equality
This is KICTANet’s work on Digital Accessibility. We are working directly with Persons with Disabilities in Kenya towards influencing their access to ICTs as well as their lived experiences and their input towards ICT policy in Kenya.
Some outputs form the program
Our Programs
Digital Accessibility
Since 2022, this Digital Accessibility program addresses all accessibility issues for Persons With Disabilities, the aged, and anyone affected by Accessibility challenges.
How to Best Represent Experiences of Persons with Disabilities.
Whilst browsing the internet, I stumbled upon two photos. The first photo showcased a woman wearing glasses and sitting in a wheelchair while using a laptop. I had planned to use this free stock photo for an article I was working on. It perfectly matched the theme and...
E-Citizen Attack: How Cyber Insecurity Enables Inaccessibility
The government of Kenya's e-services is under attack. The e-Citizen platform, which hosts several essential public services and sensitive data, came under a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack. For days now, no one can access these crucial services online. A...
Kuhusisha Watu Walio na Ulemavu Kwenye Mtandao
KICTANet, shirika la kijamii, limekuwa mstari wa mbele katika kuhamasisha ushiriki wa watu wenye ulemavu kwenye mitandao. Mwamko huu umetokana na malengo ya shirika hili, ambayo ni pamoja na kuangazia sera za mawasiliano na mifumo ya kidijitali, utetezi wa haki,...
Report on Accessibility of Government Websites: How You Can Use It
In today's digital age, government websites and digital services must be accessible to ensure all citizens have equal access to information and services. A report by the Digital Access Fellowship that was recently published revealed the present state of accessibility....
Civic Tech for Women: A New Avenue of Inclusive Public Participation
In Kenya, as in many other parts of the world, women have historically faced exclusion from decision-making processes. However, with the advent of technology, e-public participation has emerged as a powerful tool to empower women, enabling them to contribute to...
Digital Divides and Inclusion: How are Things?
There are people and organizations somewhere who have their digital inclusion efforts right, and we can learn from them. Who are they?