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Resource Guide on Advancing Digital Inclusion

"Digital inclusion is essential for equitable access to knowledge and full participation in today’s digital society. As digital public infrastructure expands, it is critical that digital transformation reduces—rather than reinforces—existing inequalities, particularly for persons with disabilities. This Resource Guide on Advancing Digital Inclusion provides practical guidance on using open and accessible digital solutions, including OER, open standards, and accessibility-first digital public goods, to close persistent access gaps. By embedding inclusive design, accessibility, and participation from the outset, policymakers, educators, and institutions can create digital environments that serve diverse abilities, languages, and contexts—ensuring no one is left behind. About 98% of the top 1 million websites globally do not meet international accessibility standards, and 63% of national government portals are not accessible." (Short summary)
1 GLOBAL AND CONCEPTUAL CONTEXT, 10
2 ADDRESSING KEY AREAS OF DIGITAL INCLUSION, 13
Access to Digital Content -- Key Enablers of Access to Digital Content -- Bridging the Gender Digital Divide -- Disability-Inclusive Digital Environments -- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) -- Digital Literacy
CONCLUSION, 21