Digital Inclusion is about ensuring those facing exclusion whether as a result of digital poverty or accessibility changes are not left behind or excluded. More digital services means more of us have to make sure we can take part, but these solutions must ensure that barriers are not included through lack of awareness. Digital Inclusion is ensuring everyone has access to devices and connectivity and the skills, capabilities and motivation to take part. It is a human right and done well can benefit the bottom line.
This topic is supported by
Dr Kira Allmann Phd
Rheanne Bennie, Lindsay Stephens, Aesha Zafar & Maxine Paintain, DWP Digital
Michael McLaughlin, Digital lead, HACT
By Elizabeth Anderson, Chief Operating Officer, Digital Poverty Alliance
By Adam Freeman-Pask, Head of digital innovation, Sport England
By Dr Keelan Meade, Head of Research and Insights, Digital Poverty Alliance
Zoe Amar, FCIM, Director, Zoe Amar Digital
February 2024
The DPA (Digital Poverty Alliance) says teachers need more support to minimise digital poverty in the profession, after it donated 1,750 laptops since the start of its Tech4Teachers scheme, according to its latest white paper launched today. The white paper outlines the progress of its Tech4Teachers project, […]
January 2024
The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) has partnered with Disability Rights UK and Silver Voices to shed light on the 95 per cent of over-65s and vulnerable individuals that could suffer from the national landline copper line switch off. In opposition to the planned Switch Off, Silver Voices […]
January 2024
From an ageing population and digital exclusion to access to employment and skills for young people, local authorities across the UK are dealing with many challenges daily – against a backdrop of financial challenges and political change. We’ve spent the past 12 months talking to […]
January 2024
The Covid pandemic highlighted the extent of digital exclusion, particularly within higher education. Nevertheless, digital education continues to augment (even replace) traditional face-to-face delivery, with educators making increasing use of digital technology. This shift can exclude many learners because of a lack of digital literacy, limited […]
December 2023
It has long been held that ‘ease’ is the foundation of good customer experience. The shift to digital offers huge opportunity to make onboarding experiences easier – from auto-filling forms to timely updates and the anytime, anywhere convenience. But what about those who don’t find […]
November 2023
As a member of our community, you may somewhat be aware of the plan to scrap the traditional copper wired landline, that will affect all landline users over the next two years. For those less involved in the digital world, the news of the ‘digital […]
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