Article: Digital push must be disability-inclusive
Now try and answer the following questions:
- “As India catapults towards a digital economy, making ICT accessible to the disabled is a must”. Why is it so important to make ICT accessible to the disabled? Elucidate.
- ICT has the potential to significantly impact the lives of the disabled and the aged. What are the ways in which ICT can help these groups? Elucidate with examples.
- What are the reasons for the exclusion of people with disabilities? This exclusion has resulted in the exacerbation of the existing digital divide. Suggest some innovative solutions to address this problem.
Points to Ponder:
- Critically evaluate the Accessible India campaign. Do you think the scheme will be able to address the problems faced by the disabled? Substantiate your answer.
- Beyond the social implications, accessibility makes for business and economic sense too. How? Explain with examples.