ITU-D Open Public Workshop on Strategic management of ICT accessibility for an inclusive digital transformation

An interactive workshop with experts and thought leaders in ICT accessibility and digital inclusion: In an era where digital technology shapes every aspect of our lives, ensuring equal and equitable access to and usability of ICTs for ALL, is not just a necessity—it is a requirement.
ITU developed over 75+ resources in ICT/digital accessibility dedicated to fostering an inclusive digital transformation in which everyone needs in access and use of technology is considered regardless of their gender, age, ability, socio-economic background or geographical location. These are designed to empower ITU members, policymakers, and decision-makers with the critical understanding and knowledge of digital inclusion strategies, policies, practices, and tools needed to build an inclusive digital transformation by applying ICT/digital accessibility, the universal design in the digital space.

What was addressed:

• Insightful Discussions about the Key Requirements and Work Approach to build an Inclusive Digital Transformation.
• Strategic Frameworks for Mainstreaming ICT accessibility in products, services, and applications, to enable their usability by as many as possible end users, thus ensuring that the digital transformation journey is inclusive and equitable for all.
• Guidelines and Best Practices for implementing ICT accessibility, embracing human-centred approaches, enhancing usability, and building inclusive digital communities.
• Implementing ICT accessibility from business perspective: Role and return of investment of each stakeholder involved in building inclusive societies, economies and environments.
• ​Impact Analysis across all socio-economic sectors on how ICT/digital accessibility is transforming the finance, education, health, work, and more with a forward looking at AI, and the metaverse.