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 ensures everyone has access to devices and connectivity and the skills, capabilities, and motivation to take part. It is a human right and when done well can benefit the bottom line. This topic will include content about how AI has the dual potential to both reduce and exacerbate the digital inclusion gap.
Dr Kira Allmann Phd
Rheanne Bennie, Lindsay Stephens, Aesha Zafar & Maxine Paintain, DWP Digital
Michael McLaughlin, Digital lead, HACT
October 2020
The sudden switch to remote or blended work due to the global coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of digital accessibility at work – wherever that work takes place (especially for any staff with hidden disabilities). A time of uncertainty is overwhelming for anyone, but […]
October 2020
With the continued impact of COVID-19, a major theme is emerging strongly in today’s global consciousness relating to the collective and growing challenge for government and organisations to effectively engage with, understand, collaborate and better serve citizens and communities in almost solely digital environments. It […]
September 2020
Back in June I presented two sessions at Digital Leaders Virtual on how organisations can benefit from a focus on digital accessibility, and how the new ISO 30071-1 Standards can help them get those benefits in a cost-efficient, sustainable way that brings them great Return […]
September 2020
Luis Caceres, Change Management trainer & consultant, discusses the human side to digital transformation and how behaviour can help or hinder the adoption of changes. Nobody loses weight by wearing gym clothes. Similarly, dressing an organisation with new technologies is not enough to achieve the […]
September 2020
We are social beings – the interaction, networks and social connections we create at work are important given we spend so much of our lives “at the office”. However, during the pandemic, working from home has meant those watercooler moments and face-to-face conversations completely halted. […]
August 2020
As a small business owner, you’ll always have far more to do than time to do it. The answer to building a successful business and a balanced life does not sit in wishing for more hours of the day, working harder, losing sleep or not […]
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