 | The Pre-feasibility study for the development of inclusive ICT solutions for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Uganda report shares the results of a survey of existing learning centres for persons with disabilities in Uganda and considers the roll-out of an integrated national ICT system for such centres, with the view to enhancing digital access and inclusivity for persons with disabilities, in alignment with Uganda's broader digital transformation objectives. Thus key objectives of the study include: conducting a survey of learning centres for persons with disabilities across Uganda; performing a pre-feasibility analysis for an integrated national ICT system; developing technical specifications for model ICT-enabled learning centres; and providing budget estimates for proposed systems. The study involved surveying 57 ICT centres, including 20 primary schools, 30 secondary schools and seven community centres, and engaging stakeholders through interviews and focus group discussions to gather insights on existing challenges and opportunities.
The assessment revealed significant gaps in ICT access for persons with disabilities, including limited infrastructure and resources at many learning centres, challenges in accessing assistive technologies and digital content tailored to diverse needs and insufficient training programmes to enhance digital skills among persons with disabilities.
The report was developed by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), with the support of Divisions and Services in ITU Headquarters and ITU Regional Office for Africa under the 'Technical Assistance and Training to Uganda on National ICT Development Strategy' (2021-2024) project. The project is a collaboration between the Government of Uganda and ITU, supported by the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund (GDSSCF) and ITU's ICT Development Fund (ICT-DF).
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