"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 disabili ... ties. 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) more

"These Guidelines recognize the value of ODL as one of the most sustainable methods for overcoming the educational barriers faced by persons with disabilities. They also highlight and illustrate the facets of an ODL- facilitated education system using open educational resources (OER), free and open- ... source software (FOSS) and open access (OA) research. These Guidelines provide an overview for governments, institutions, educators and instructional designers, along with quality assurance and recognition bodies, when developing ODL platforms, processes and related aspects of ODL and reviewing courses with a view to incorporating the needs of users living with disabilities." (Back cover) more