ICT Accessibility Policy Development Models - theory and practice

By Dónal RiceBy Dónal Ricee-Accessibility Toolkit Editor, G3icte-Accessibility Toolkit Editor, G3ict

PhD Candidate, Centre for Disability Law and Policy, National PhD Candidate, Centre for Disability Law and Policy, National University of Ireland, Galway.University of Ireland, Galway.

ICT Accessibility Policy Development Models - theory and practice

By Dónal RiceBy Dónal Ricee-Accessibility Toolkit Editor, G3icte-Accessibility Toolkit Editor, G3ict

PhD Candidate, Centre for Disability Law and Policy, National PhD Candidate, Centre for Disability Law and Policy, National University of Ireland, Galway.University of Ireland, Galway.

The Second Regional Workshop on the Enhancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities

13 -15 October 2009 Incheon, Republic of Korea

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AgendaAgendaAgendaAgenda

ICT accessibility and Universal Design in the Convention

Application areas covered by the Convention

e-Accessibility Toolkit for Policy Makers

Components necessary for effective policy making

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The G3ict Initiative is made possible thanks to the generous

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G3ict MissionG3ict MissionG3ict MissionG3ict Mission

A Flagship Advocacy Initiative of the United Nations Global Alliance for ICT and Development

To Facilitate the Implementation of the Digital Accessibility Agenda defined by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

A public-private collaboration including all stakeholders

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Georgia: A Hub for Digital Accessibility InnovationAtlanta, Georgia, USA, 1 October 2008

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Sponsored G3ict publication of “The Accessibility Imperative” 1,700 downloads Available in PDF and DAISY at

http://g3ict.com/resource_center/g3ict_book_-_the_accessibility_imperative

13 -15 October 2009 Incheon, Republic of Korea

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““Disability” in the Convention on the Disability” in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Rights of Persons with DisabilitiesDisabilities

““Disability” in the Convention on the Disability” in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Rights of Persons with DisabilitiesDisabilities Article 1: “Persons with disabilities include those who

have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others”.

The Convention definition of “Disability” constitutes a new foundation for Accessibility Rights by: Abandoning the traditional “medical” definition of

disability exclusively focused on a person’s impairment

 Establishing the “social” definition of disability which results from the interaction between persons with impairments and attitudinal and environmental barriers

 Affirming that the full and effective participation of disabled persons in society can only occur if those barriers are removed

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Accessibility in the Convention on Accessibility in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with the Rights of Persons with DisabilitiesDisabilities

Accessibility in the Convention on Accessibility in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with the Rights of Persons with DisabilitiesDisabilities

Preamble (v):

“Recognizing the importance of accessibility to the physical, social, economic and cultural environment, to health and education and to information and communication, in enabling persons with disabilities to fully enjoy all human rights and fundamental freedoms”.

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Accessibility Mandates: ICTs On Par with Accessibility Mandates: ICTs On Par with Physical Environment & TransportationPhysical Environment & TransportationAccessibility Mandates: ICTs On Par with Accessibility Mandates: ICTs On Par with Physical Environment & TransportationPhysical Environment & Transportation

« To enable persons with disabilities to live independently and participate fully in all aspects of life, States Parties shall take appropriate measures to ensure to persons with disabilities access, on an equal basis with others, to the physical environment, to transportation, to information and communications, including information and communications technologies and systems... » (Article 9)

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Special Dispositions Promoting Special Dispositions Promoting Accessible & Assistive TechnologiesAccessible & Assistive Technologies Special Dispositions Promoting Special Dispositions Promoting Accessible & Assistive TechnologiesAccessible & Assistive Technologies

1. Mandate to promote R&D

2. ICT Products Development and U.D.

3. Reasonable accommodation defined and mandated

4. Obligation for States to set accessibility standards

5. Intellectual property rights

6. Promoting New Media and the Internet for Persons with Disabilities

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Legislative and Regulatory ProcessLegislative and Regulatory ProcessLegislative and Regulatory ProcessLegislative and Regulatory Process

Signing of the Convention Ratification (or “accession” later on) Parties States must then align their

legislation and regulations with the dispositions of the Convention unless already more favorable

A long but irreversible process with worldwide pressure from NGOs representing persons with disabilities

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Objectives of the e-Accessibility Objectives of the e-Accessibility Toolkit for Policy MakersToolkit for Policy MakersObjectives of the e-Accessibility Objectives of the e-Accessibility Toolkit for Policy MakersToolkit for Policy Makers

To provide a platform to develop useful resources for Policy Makers implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Focusing on what works, what does not with case studies on policy and programs from around the world

Developed by G3ict and ITU with the support of the National University of Ireland, Galway, Industry, NGOs, and Policy Makers

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www.e-accessibilitytoolkit.org

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Toolkit editorial teamToolkit editorial teamToolkit editorial teamToolkit editorial team

Dónal Rice, NDA/CEUD, NUI-Galway (Editorial Coordinator)

Asenath Mpatwa, ITU-D

Ambassador Luis Gallegos, G3ict

Axel Leblois, G3ict

Clara Luz Alvarez

Tamas Babinszki, Even Grounds

Kevin Carey, RNIB/World Blind Union

Anne-Rivers Forcke, IBM Corporation

Rune Halvorsen, NOVA

Inmaculada Placienca Porrero, European Commission

Felicity Rawlins, IBM Corporation

Andrea Saks, ITU

Licia Sbattella, Politecnico di Milano

Susan Schorr, ITU

James Thurston, Microsoft

Bob English, TecAccess

Georgia: A Hub for Digital Accessibility InnovationAtlanta, Georgia, USA, 1 October 2008

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ContributorsContributorsContributorsContributors

J. E. Baker, L. McArthur, J. Silva, Jutta Treviranus, Adaptive Technology Resource Centre, University of Toronto• David Baylor, WBU• Hardik Bhatt and Karen Tamley, City of Chicago• Fernando Botelho, Literacy Bridge & Mais Diferenças• Gerald Craddock, NDA/CEUD, Ireland• Bob English, TecAccess• Jonathan Freeman, WGBH• Angela Garabagiu, Council of Europe• Larry Goldberg, WGBH • Bill Joley, International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet (ICDRI)• Mike Jones, Wireless RERC, Georgia Institute of Technology• Hiroshi Kawamura, DAISY Consortium• Ben Lippincott, Wireless RERC, Georgia Institute of Technology• Mike Paciello, The Paciello Group• Helen Petrie, University of York• David Sloan, University of Dundee• Mike Starling, WBU• Karen Tamley, City of Chicago• Gregg Vanderheiden, University of Winsconsin-Madison• Carlos Velasco, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technologies (FIT)• Cynthia Waddell, International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet (ICDRI)• Chuck Wilsker, Telework Coalition• Gottfried Zimmermann, Access Technologies   

Georgia: A Hub for Digital Accessibility InnovationAtlanta, Georgia, USA, 1 October 2008

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Developing e-accessibility policyDeveloping e-accessibility policyDeveloping e-accessibility policyDeveloping e-accessibility policy

http://e-accessibilitytoolkit.org/toolkit/developing_policy

3 components: 1. 5 steps necessary for Identifying Priorities:

2. What are the Disability Policy Approaches:

accessibility policies, mainstreaming ICT policies, and policies in support of civil society or non-government organizations.

3. Policy Making for successful implementation:

Process to identify the “owners” of each category of legislative and regulatory initiative. Establish Consensus and Foster Multi-Stakeholder Cooperation. Cooperation between government and the private sector.

Examples of ‘what works’ from home and around the world

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Identify Priorities Identify Priorities Identify Priorities Identify Priorities

Five steps for identifying priorities:

1. Analysis of in-country installed bases of ICT devices and usage

2. Inventory of existing laws, regulations or voluntary guidelines

3. Inventory of existing case studies and good practices

4. Consultations with representatives of persons with disabilities

5. Core priorities

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Ideitify policy approachIdeitify policy approachIdeitify policy approachIdeitify policy approach

1. Accessibility policies

2. Mainstream ICT policies

3. Policies in support of civil society or non-government organizations

Georgia: A Hub for Digital Accessibility InnovationAtlanta, Georgia, USA, 1 October 2008

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Develop policyDevelop policyDevelop policyDevelop policy

1. a quick reference to the core ICT accessibility areas requiring consideration for policy makers by key areas of government

2. a listing of the "owners" of various forms of legislation and regulation relevant to e-accessibility.

3. examples of good practice of how government has intervened to help build consensus between the various stakeholders such as regulators, industry and Disabled Persons Organisations (DPO)

4. examples of initiatives between industry and government.

Georgia: A Hub for Digital Accessibility InnovationAtlanta, Georgia, USA, 1 October 2008

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Other resources Other resources Other resources Other resources

An overview of the Convention the demographics covered by e-accessibility

legislation is covered in Who benefits? e-Accessibility basics looks at what is

accessibility, some basic principles and the role of standards and guidelines

an introduction to and Technical resources on the accessibility of a range of technologies

the role of Public Procurement is used to advance equality and non-discrimination for persons with disabilities

G3ict Self-Assessment Tool13 -15 October 2009 Incheon, Republic of Korea

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Examples from around the globeExamples from around the globeExamples from around the globeExamples from around the globe

EU, Australia, Canada and USA:Web

Telecommuincations – fixed line and mobile phone

Kiosks (ATM)

TV and broadcast

Web 16 countries including Japan and India

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Collaborative effortCollaborative effortCollaborative effortCollaborative effort

We need you help: New content contributors

Examples of policy and initiatives from Asia

Is Universal Design being included in legislation?

Next steps: Reorganise toolkit

New content (Assistive Technology, Product Development)

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