Diversity Disability And Geographic Digital Divide
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Diversity Disability And Geographic Digital Divide
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Author : Melati Sumari
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Diversity Disability And Geographic Digital Divide written by Melati Sumari and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with categories.
The phenomenon called digital divide was the focus of this paper. Diversity, disability, and geographical digital divide were relevant to this collaborative project. An extensive review of the literature was conducted for the completion of this project. The evidence for the digital divide in terms of race, level of education, and gender in the United States is presented. Digital divide as it affects individuals with disabilities was delineated. The geographical digital divide experienced especially by people on the continent of Africa was clearly expounded. The progress made in each of these areas was identified and well articulated. The paper concluded that this digital divide has raised both national and international concerns needing global collaborations among institutions of higher learning, national governments, and financial institutions in order to close the gap. Narrowing if not closing the gap would enable many people on the globe to be well informed to make prudent contributions to the development and improvement of global knowledge and economy. The attainment of this crucial goal is also germane to the advancement of global higher education to an equitable level.
Corporations And Disability Rights
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Author : Neha Pathakji
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2018-05-08
Corporations And Disability Rights written by Neha Pathakji and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-08 with Law categories.
The emergence of a decentralized, fragmented, and low-cost Internet opened up possibilities for persons with disabilities to lead an independent and inclusive life, which had been denied to them in the physical world. The virtual world, unlike the physical world, was presumed to be devoid of physical, social, and attitudinal barriers that have historically led to the marginalization and exclusion of persons with disabilities. Yet with advancement in technology, concerns of persons with disabilities to access the Internet were relegated to the background. Since the Internet is largely dominated by corporations, this digital divide cannot be bridged without questioning their role; and corporations, as gatekeepers of the virtual world, need to proactively engage in dismantling barriers to accessing the Internet. Corporations and Disability Rights engages with the contemporary discourse on the nature of the right to access the Internet and contextualizes this right within the framework of emerging disability rights jurisprudence. This book explores the interplay between human rights of persons with disabilities and corporate obligation in a technologically advanced society. It argues that under disability rights jurisprudence, the right to access the Internet is a human right and not merely an enabling right. It bridges the existing normative and regulatory gaps for the effective realization of the right to access the Internet.
Disability And The Internet
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Author : Paul T. Jaeger
language : en
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Pub
Release Date : 2012
Disability And The Internet written by Paul T. Jaeger and has been published by Lynne Rienner Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Social Science categories.
From websites to mobile devices, cyberspace has revolutionized the lived experience of disability - frequently for better, but sometimes for worse. Paul Jaeger offers a sweeping examination of the complex and often contradictory relationships between people with disabilities and the Internet. Tracing the historical and legal evolution of the digital disability divide in the realms of education, work, social life, and culture, and also exploring avenues of policy reform and technology development, Jaeger connects individual experiences with the larger story of technology's promise and limitations for providing equal access online.
Handbook Of Research On Overcoming Digital Divides Constructing An Equitable And Competitive Information Society
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Author : Ferro, Enrico
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2009-09-30
Handbook Of Research On Overcoming Digital Divides Constructing An Equitable And Competitive Information Society written by Ferro, Enrico and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-30 with Computers categories.
"This book presents a comprehensive, integrative, and global view of what has been called the digital divide"--Provided by publisher.
Theorizing Digital Divides
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Author : Massimo Ragnedda
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-09-22
Theorizing Digital Divides written by Massimo Ragnedda and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-22 with Social Science categories.
Although discussion of the digital divide is a relatively new phenomenon, social inequality is a deeply entrenched part of our current social world and is now reproduced in the digital sphere. Such inequalities have been described in multiple traditions of social thought and theoretical approaches. To move forward to a greater understanding of the nuanced dynamics of digital inequality, we need the theoretical lenses to interpret the meaning of what has been observed as digital inequality. This volume examines and explains the phenomenon of digital divides and digital inequalities from a theoretical perspective. Indeed, with there being a limited amount of theoretical research on the digital divide so far, Theorizing Digital Divides seeks to collect and analyse different perspectives and theoretical approaches in analysing digital inequalities, and thus propose a nuanced approach to study the digital divide. Exploring theories from diverse perspectives within the social sciences whilst presenting clear examples of how each theory is applied in digital divide research, this book will appeal to scholars and undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in sociology of inequality, digital culture, Internet studies, mass communication, social theory, sociology, and media studies.
Design And The Digital Divide
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Author : Alan F. Newell
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-06-01
Design And The Digital Divide written by Alan F. Newell and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-01 with Science categories.
Demographic trends and increasing support costs means that good design for older and disabled people is an economic necessity, as well as a moral imperative. Alan Newell has been described as "a visionary who stretches the imagination of all of us" and "truly ahead of his time." This monograph describes research ranging from developing communication systems for non-speaking and hearing-impaired people to technology to support older people, and addresses the particular challenges older people have with much modern technology. Alan recounts the insights gained from this research journey, and recommends a philosophy, and design practices, to reduce the "Digital Divide" between users of information technology and those who are excluded by the poor design of many current systems. How to create and lead interdisciplinary teams, and the practical and ethical challenges of working in clinically related fields are discussed. The concepts of "Ordinary and Extra-ordinary HCI", "User Sensitive Inclusive Design" , and "Design for Dynamic Diversity", and the use of "Creative Design" techniques are suggested as extensions of "User Centered" and "Universal Design." Also described are the use of professional theatre and other methods for raising designers' awareness of the challenges faced by older and disabled people, ways of engaging with these groups, and of ascertaining what they "want" rather than just what they "need." This monograph will give all Human Computer Interaction (HCI) practitioners and designers of both mainstream and specialized IT equipment much food for thought. Table of Contents: 40 years--Highlights and a Brief Review / Communication Systems for Non-Speaking and Hearing-Impaired People / TV Subtitling for Hearing-Impaired People / Word Prediction for Non-Speaking People and Systems for those with Dyslexia / Providing Reusable Conversation for Non-Speaking People / Story Telling and Emotion in Synthetic Speech / Lessons Learned from Designing AAC Devices / IT Systems for Older People / Designing IT Systems for Older People / Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary Human Computer Interaction / User Sensitive Inclusive Design / The Use of Professional Theatre / Attacking the Digital Divide
Learning To Bridge The Digital Divide
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Author : Centre for Educational Research and Innovation
language : en
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Release Date : 2000
Learning To Bridge The Digital Divide written by Centre for Educational Research and Innovation and has been published by OECD Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Education categories.
This book presents analysis of the "learning digital divide" in different countries - developed and developing - and the policies and specific innovations designed to bridge it.
Digital Divides
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Author : Kim Andreasson
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2015-01-14
Digital Divides written by Kim Andreasson and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-14 with Political Science categories.
The rapid development of the information society has accentuated the importance of digital divides, which refer to economic and social inequalities among populations due to differences in access to, use of, or knowledge of information and communication technologies (ICT). This book discusses the current state of digital divides, ranging from global
The Digital Divide
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Author : Jan van Dijk
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2020-01-14
The Digital Divide written by Jan van Dijk and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-14 with Social Science categories.
Contrary to optimistic visions of a free internet for all, the problem of the ‘digital divide’ – the disparity between those with access to internet technology and those without – has persisted for close to twenty-five years. In this textbook, Jan van Dijk considers the state of digital inequality and what we can do to tackle it. Through an accessible framework based on empirical research, he explores the motivations and challenges of seeking access and the development of requisite digital skills. He addresses key questions such as: Does digital inequality reduce or reinforce existing, traditional inequalities? Does it create new, previously unknown social inequalities? While digital inequality affects all aspects of society and the problem is here to stay, Van Dijk outlines policies we can put in place to mitigate it. The Digital Divide is required reading for students and scholars of media, communication, sociology, and related disciplines, as well as for policymakers.
Schooling For Tomorrow Learning To Bridge The Digital Divide
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Author : OECD
language : en
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Release Date : 2000-09-19
Schooling For Tomorrow Learning To Bridge The Digital Divide written by OECD and has been published by OECD Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-09-19 with categories.
This book presents analysis of the "learning digital divide" in different countries - developed and developing - and the policies and specific innovations designed to bridge it.