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Leaving no one behind

Accessibility is the fulcrum for driving digital transformation. By prioritizing
accessibility, industries can ensure that digital solutions are inclusive,
equitable and resilient and provide equal access to services and information
for all people, including persons with disabilities and elderly individuals. Explore these
Standards
Digital technologies can help to reduce barriers and increase accessibility by
providing digital solutions that can accommodate all inhabitants. Accessible
technology can also improve access to public services and information,
making it easier for inhabitants to stay informed, engage with their local ITU-T Y.4204: “Accessibility
government and participate in civic life. This can help to reduce social and requirements for the internet
economic inequalities, bridge the digital divide and ensure that all inhabitants of things applications and
have equal access to the benefits of digital transformation across sectors. services”

ITU-T Y.4211: “Accessibility
Use cases for accessibility in digital transformation:
requirements for smart public
transport services”

ITU-T Y.4219: “Accessibility
requirements for user
interface of smart applications
supporting IoT”

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