Topic of discussion
Following the instructions of Council
Resolution 1344 (Rev. Council 2015), the ITU Council Working Group in International Internet related Public Policy Issues (CWG-Internet) decided on 2 October 2015
to hold an open consultation (online and physical) on the following topic:
Access to the Internet for Persons with Disabilities and specific needs- What are the different challenges facing persons with disabilities and specific needs (e.g. lack of ICT skill sets etc.) in accessing and using the Internet?
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What possible approaches and examples of good practices are available to address these challenges?
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What are the gaps in addressing these challenges and how can these gaps be filled?
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What is the role of governments in addressing these challenges and gaps?
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Accordingly, all stakeholders are invited to provide their answers through the link provided further
below.
Useful information and instructions
Information on the Online Open Consultations
The online open consultations are held throughout the period between two successive meetings of the CWG-Internet. This process gives an opportunity to all stakeholders from all nations to express their views with regards to the topic(s) under discussion. As responses to the online open consultations can contain lengthy attachments,
submitters are kindly requested to additionally provide a
short summary
of their responses as part of their submission for the benefit of all readers.
Information on the Physical Open Consultations
A physical open consultation meeting is organized 30 days after the end of the online open consultation. Discussions during the physical consultation meeting are based on the responses received during the online consultation process, which are consolidated in a single document by the ITU Secretariat. During this physical meeting, respondents to the online consultation have the opportunity to present their submitted views and to have a fruitful discussion with the other participants, including Members of the CWG-Internet. For those not in the position to participate on site, remote participation is also available upon request. Information on the details of the physical meetings are published in advance on the
ITU Website.
The physical open consultation meeting took place on 15 February 2016 (See archive for meeting documents and transcripts)
