#digitalinclusion — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #digitalinclusion, aggregated by home.social.
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♿ Accessibyte Studio — Simplified Every Day Computing Tools For Home, Schools, Libraries, the Elderly And More | By Steve Barclay, Canadian Assistive Technology Ltd. | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-op
https://canasstech.com/products/accessibyte-studio-annualA self-voicing Windows app that gathers everyday computer tasks into one calm place. Three keys run it: Up, Down and Enter. $220 CAD a year, in stock.
#AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #ScreenReaders #Libraries #SpecialEducation #IndependentLiving
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♿ Accessibyte Studio — Simplified Every Day Computing Tools For Home, Schools, Libraries, the Elderly And More | By Steve Barclay, Canadian Assistive Technology Ltd. | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-op
https://canasstech.com/products/accessibyte-studio-annualA self-voicing Windows app that gathers everyday computer tasks into one calm place. Three keys run it: Up, Down and Enter. $220 CAD a year, in stock.
#AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #ScreenReaders #Libraries #SpecialEducation #IndependentLiving
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♿ Accessibyte Studio — Simplified Every Day Computing Tools For Home, Schools, Libraries, the Elderly And More | By Steve Barclay, Canadian Assistive Technology Ltd. | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-op
https://canasstech.com/products/accessibyte-studio-annualA self-voicing Windows app that gathers everyday computer tasks into one calm place. Three keys run it: Up, Down and Enter. $220 CAD a year, in stock.
#AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #ScreenReaders #Libraries #SpecialEducation #IndependentLiving
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♿ Accessibyte Studio — Simplified Every Day Computing Tools For Home, Schools, Libraries, the Elderly And More | By Steve Barclay, Canadian Assistive Technology Ltd. | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-op
https://canasstech.com/products/accessibyte-studio-annualA self-voicing Windows app that gathers everyday computer tasks into one calm place. Three keys run it: Up, Down and Enter. $220 CAD a year, in stock.
#AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #ScreenReaders #Libraries #SpecialEducation #IndependentLiving
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♿ Accessibyte Studio — Simplified Every Day Computing Tools For Home, Schools, Libraries, the Elderly And More | By Steve Barclay, Canadian Assistive Technology Ltd. | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-op
https://canasstech.com/products/accessibyte-studio-annualA self-voicing Windows app that gathers everyday computer tasks into one calm place. Three keys run it: Up, Down and Enter. $220 CAD a year, in stock.
#AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #ScreenReaders #Libraries #SpecialEducation #IndependentLiving
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♿ Accessibyte Studio — Simplified Every Day Computing Tools For Home, Schools, Libraries, the Elderly And More | By Steve Barclay, Canadian Assistive Technology Ltd. | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-op
https://canasstech.com/products/accessibyte-studio-annualA self-voicing Windows app that gathers everyday computer tasks into one calm place. Three keys run it: Up, Down and Enter. $220 CAD a year, in stock.
#AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #ScreenReaders #Libraries #SpecialEducation #IndependentLiving
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♿ Accessibyte Studio — Simplified Every Day Computing Tools For Home, Schools, Libraries, the Elderly And More | By Steve Barclay, Canadian Assistive Technology Ltd. | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-op
https://canasstech.com/products/accessibyte-studio-annualA self-voicing Windows app that gathers everyday computer tasks into one calm place. Three keys run it: Up, Down and Enter. $220 CAD a year, in stock.
#AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #ScreenReaders #Libraries #SpecialEducation #IndependentLiving
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♿ Accessibyte Studio — Simplified Every Day Computing Tools For Home, Schools, Libraries, the Elderly And More | By Steve Barclay, Canadian Assistive Technology Ltd. | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-op
https://canasstech.com/products/accessibyte-studio-annualA self-voicing Windows app that gathers everyday computer tasks into one calm place. Three keys run it: Up, Down and Enter. $220 CAD a year, in stock.
#AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #ScreenReaders #Libraries #SpecialEducation #IndependentLiving
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♿ Accessibyte Studio — Simplified Every Day Computing Tools For Home, Schools, Libraries, the Elderly And More | By Steve Barclay, Canadian Assistive Technology Ltd. | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-op
https://canasstech.com/products/accessibyte-studio-annualA self-voicing Windows app that gathers everyday computer tasks into one calm place. Three keys run it: Up, Down and Enter. $220 CAD a year, in stock.
#AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #ScreenReaders #Libraries #SpecialEducation #IndependentLiving
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♿ Accessibyte Studio — Simplified Every Day Computing Tools For Home, Schools, Libraries, the Elderly And More | By Steve Barclay, Canadian Assistive Technology Ltd. | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-op
https://canasstech.com/products/accessibyte-studio-annualA self-voicing Windows app that gathers everyday computer tasks into one calm place. Three keys run it: Up, Down and Enter. $220 CAD a year, in stock.
#AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #ScreenReaders #Libraries #SpecialEducation #IndependentLiving
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♿ Accessibyte Studio — Simplified Every Day Computing Tools For Home, Schools, Libraries, the Elderly And More | By Steve Barclay, Canadian Assistive Technology Ltd. | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-op
https://canasstech.com/products/accessibyte-studio-annualA self-voicing Windows app that gathers everyday computer tasks into one calm place. Three keys run it: Up, Down and Enter. $220 CAD a year, in stock.
#AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #ScreenReaders #Libraries #SpecialEducation #IndependentLiving
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♿ Accessibyte Studio — Simplified Every Day Computing Tools For Home, Schools, Libraries, the Elderly And More | By Steve Barclay, Canadian Assistive Technology Ltd. | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-op
https://canasstech.com/products/accessibyte-studio-annualA self-voicing Windows app that gathers everyday computer tasks into one calm place. Three keys run it: Up, Down and Enter. $220 CAD a year, in stock.
#AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #ScreenReaders #Libraries #SpecialEducation #IndependentLiving
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Our new Internet Skills for Older Learners starts on the 4th Sept. Only 2 spaces left. ➜ https://bit.ly/34zb3Z
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Our new Internet Skills for Older Learners starts on the 4th Sept. Only 2 spaces left. ➜ https://bit.ly/34zb3Z
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Our new Internet Skills for Older Learners starts on the 4th Sept. Only 2 spaces left. ➜ https://bit.ly/34zb3Z
#DigitalInclusion #AdultEducation #Southwark -
Our new Internet Skills for Older Learners starts on the 4th Sept. Only 2 spaces left. ➜ https://bit.ly/34zb3Z
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What does meaningful connectivity look like when communities lead the way?
Our latest Community Networks Newsletter explores how communities across Africa, Asia and Latin America are building evidence for inclusive, sustainable and community-centred connectivity.
#CommunityNetworks #MeaningfulConnectivity #DigitalInclusion #CommunityConnectivity
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What does meaningful connectivity look like when communities lead the way?
Our latest Community Networks Newsletter explores how communities across Africa, Asia and Latin America are building evidence for inclusive, sustainable and community-centred connectivity.
#CommunityNetworks #MeaningfulConnectivity #DigitalInclusion #CommunityConnectivity
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What does meaningful connectivity look like when communities lead the way?
Our latest Community Networks Newsletter explores how communities across Africa, Asia and Latin America are building evidence for inclusive, sustainable and community-centred connectivity.
#CommunityNetworks #MeaningfulConnectivity #DigitalInclusion #CommunityConnectivity
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What does meaningful connectivity look like when communities lead the way?
Our latest Community Networks Newsletter explores how communities across Africa, Asia and Latin America are building evidence for inclusive, sustainable and community-centred connectivity.
#CommunityNetworks #MeaningfulConnectivity #DigitalInclusion #CommunityConnectivity
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What does meaningful connectivity look like when communities lead the way?
Our latest Community Networks Newsletter explores how communities across Africa, Asia and Latin America are building evidence for inclusive, sustainable and community-centred connectivity.
#CommunityNetworks #MeaningfulConnectivity #DigitalInclusion #CommunityConnectivity
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Is there a way to indicate "[sic]" to a #screenreader without it reading the brackets verbatim?
#accessibility #a11y #waiAria #wcag #AssistiveTechnology #eAccessibility #webAccessiblity #digitalAccessibility #digitalInclusion
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Digital inclusion is about more than internet access. It is also about communities creating, sharing and sustaining media on their own terms.
📖 Read the story: https://www.apc.org/en/news/community-interest-medias-contribution-digital-inclusion-learning-experience
📄 Read the pulication: https://www.apc.org/en/pubs/community-interest-media-emerging-concepts-and-practices-global-majority-and-friends
From community radio & podcasts to community networks, the publication explores practices from across the Global Majority that strengthen meaningful connectivity through local knowledge, participation & agency.
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Digital inclusion is about more than internet access. It is also about communities creating, sharing and sustaining media on their own terms.
📖 Read the story: https://www.apc.org/en/news/community-interest-medias-contribution-digital-inclusion-learning-experience
📄 Read the pulication: https://www.apc.org/en/pubs/community-interest-media-emerging-concepts-and-practices-global-majority-and-friends
From community radio & podcasts to community networks, the publication explores practices from across the Global Majority that strengthen meaningful connectivity through local knowledge, participation & agency.
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Digital inclusion is about more than internet access. It is also about communities creating, sharing and sustaining media on their own terms.
📖 Read the story: https://www.apc.org/en/news/community-interest-medias-contribution-digital-inclusion-learning-experience
📄 Read the pulication: https://www.apc.org/en/pubs/community-interest-media-emerging-concepts-and-practices-global-majority-and-friends
From community radio & podcasts to community networks, the publication explores practices from across the Global Majority that strengthen meaningful connectivity through local knowledge, participation & agency.
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Digital inclusion is about more than internet access. It is also about communities creating, sharing and sustaining media on their own terms.
📖 Read the story: https://www.apc.org/en/news/community-interest-medias-contribution-digital-inclusion-learning-experience
📄 Read the pulication: https://www.apc.org/en/pubs/community-interest-media-emerging-concepts-and-practices-global-majority-and-friends
From community radio & podcasts to community networks, the publication explores practices from across the Global Majority that strengthen meaningful connectivity through local knowledge, participation & agency.
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Digital inclusion is about more than internet access. It is also about communities creating, sharing and sustaining media on their own terms.
📖 Read the story: https://www.apc.org/en/news/community-interest-medias-contribution-digital-inclusion-learning-experience
📄 Read the pulication: https://www.apc.org/en/pubs/community-interest-media-emerging-concepts-and-practices-global-majority-and-friends
From community radio & podcasts to community networks, the publication explores practices from across the Global Majority that strengthen meaningful connectivity through local knowledge, participation & agency.
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COMPUTER EQUIPMENT DONATION PROGRAM
Donate today. Change a life tomorrow.
Together, let's bridge the digital divide in Canada.
PROGRAMME DE DON DE MATÉRIEL INFORMATIQUE
Faites un don aujourd'hui. Changez une vie demain.
Ensemble, réduisons la fracture numérique au Canada.
#LinuxAssociationCanada #OpenSource #LogicielLibre #Linux #CanadianTech #TechnologieCanada #TechForGood #TechnologiePourTous #DigitalInclusion #InclusionNumerique #ComputerDonation #DonInformatique #ReduceEWaste -
MYSTERY IN BLUE
A TRAVEL TROUBLES NOTES STORY
THE ECHO OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
Book III: An Australia Day Mystery
CHAPTER 1: THE TIMEOUT TRAPIt was Australia Day, and the heat was enough to melt the CSS off a stylesheet. The Three Best Friends—Liam, Dax, and Dev—were driving their trusty 4WD up the winding roads of the Blue Mountains. The esky was chockers with lamingtons and snags, and the mood was “she’ll be right”.
“I reckon we camp near the Three Sisters,” Dax said, adjusting his sunglasses. “Great view, high contrast, easy navigation.”
But as they approached Katoomba, the car’s dashboard display flickered. A countdown timer appeared on the GPS screen:
SESSION EXPIRING IN 10 SECONDS.“Dev, extend the session!” Liam yelled.
Dev reached for the “Continue” button, but the car hit a pothole. His finger slipped.
3… 2… 1…
The GPS went black. The engine sputtered. The car rolled to a halt on the shoulder of the highway.
“It’s the Timeout Trap,” Dev groaned. “The system didn’t give us enough time to interact. It violated the rule: Provide users enough time to read and use content”.
The Genial Fix
“A standard timeout is fine for security,” Liam said, wiping sweat from his brow. “But for a critical task like driving? We need an option to turn off, adjust, or extend the time limit”.
Liam pried open the dashboard panel. He found the physical timer relay. “I’m bypassing the default setting. I’m hard-coding an exception for ‘Real-time Activity’.”
He twisted two wires together. The screen roared back to life, but the map was different. The roads weren’t marked with names; they were marked with code.
“We aren’t in Katoomba anymore,” Dax whispered. “We’re in the Source Code.”
CHAPTER 2: THE RECURSIVE RAVINE
They hiked into the valley, but the path was behaving strangely. Every time they walked 100 meters, they found themselves passing the same gum tree.
“It’s an infinite loop!” Dax cried. “We’re stuck in a recursive function without an exit condition!”
“It’s worse,” Dev said, pointing to a signpost. It spun wildly, the arrows changing direction every second. “The navigation is inconsistent. One minute the ‘Home’ link is on the left, the next it’s in the footer.”
A voice boomed from the canyon walls—a distorted, echoing laugh.
“Welcome to the Echo. Navigation is fluid here. Try to find the breadcrumb trail.”
“Breadcrumbs!” Liam realized. “The Echo is mocking us. We need to create a Site Map to understand the structure of the valley.”
The Physical Site Map
Dax grabbed a stick and began drawing in the red dirt. “If the visual path is broken, we rely on the DOM order.”
He mapped the landmarks like HTML elements: : The Sky (Always visible) : The Valley Floor (Where the content is) : The River (The end of the page)
“The Loop is in the ,” Dev noticed, looking at Dax’s map. “We’ve been walking in a sidebar! We need to Skip to Main Content.”
“Skip Links!” Liam shouted. “Find the anchor!”
They spotted a hidden trail marker labeled #main-content. They jumped over the barrier, breaking the loop and landing on the true path toward the Three Sisters.
CHAPTER 3: THE VOICE OF THE SISTERS
They reached the famous rock formation, but the viewing platform was deserted. A single, massive microphone stood at the edge of the cliff, pointing at the rocks.
“To pass,” the Echo’s voice thundered, “You must speak the Password. But be warned: The Echo listens to all inputs.”
“It’s a Voice Input Control,” Dev said. “But look at the wind. It’s blowing a gale. The background noise is too high.”
Liam stepped up to the mic. “Open Sesame!”
The wind howled. The system responded: “Did you say ‘Open Salami’?”
“No!” Liam yelled. “Cancel! Undo!”
The system processed the command: “Ordering Salami.”
“It’s an Error Prevention nightmare!” Dax panicked. “For inputs that cause legal commitments or financial transactions, we must be able to reversible, checked, or confirmed”.
The Modal Trap
A holographic receipt appeared in the air, blocking their path.
CONFIRM PURCHASE?There was no “Cancel” button. Only “Yes.”
“It’s a Focus Trap,” Dev said. “I can’t tab away from the ‘Yes’ button. We need to force a keyboard interrupt.”
“Don’t speak,” Liam whispered. “Switch input modalities. The WCAG guidelines say users should be able to switch between input modes (voice, keyboard, mouse) at any time.”
Liam plugged his portable keyboard into the base of the microphone. He typed: ESCAPE.
The receipt vanished. The “Salami” order was cancelled.
“Fair crack of the whip,” Liam muttered. “That was close.”
CHAPTER 4: THE FOG OF #CCCCCC
They descended the Giant Stairway, but a thick fog rolled in. It wasn’t just white; it was a flat, featureless gray.
“I can’t see the steps,” Dax said, freezing in place. “The contrast ratio between the stone and the fog is 1:1. It’s invisible.”
“The Echo has lowered the contrast of the world,” Dev realized. “It’s targeting users with low vision.”
Dax, the designer, pulled out his “High Contrast” visor—a pair of augmented reality goggles he used for testing.
“I’m switching to High Contrast Mode,” Dax announced. “I’m inverting the colors.”
Through the goggles, the gray fog turned black, and the stone steps glowed neon yellow.
“Follow me!” Dax shouted. “I’ve got sufficient contrast!”
The Text-Only Fallback
But then the fog thickened, blocking even the AR signal. Dax stopped. “I’ve lost the visual.”
“Don’t rely on sensory characteristics alone,” Liam recited. “Don’t rely on shape, size, or visual location”.
Liam closed his eyes. He reached out and felt the railing. It had Braille markings etched into the steel.
“The railing has a text alternative!” Liam said. “It says: ‘Step 842. Turn Left.'”
They descended the rest of the stairs by touch, guided by the tactile “Alt-Text” of the mountain.
CHAPTER 5: THE PHANTOM’S SERVER
At the bottom of the valley, they found it. Not a cave, but a bunker. The door was marked with the “Echo” symbol—a sound wave eating its own tail.
“This is where the Australian Day broadcast is coming from,” Dev said. “If we don’t fix the accessibility settings, the Prime Minister’s speech will be broadcast without captions, without Audio Description, and in a font size no one can read.”
They burst inside. The server room was unguarded, but the console was protected by the ultimate barrier.
A CAPTCHA.
But not just any CAPTCHA. It was a grid of 16 images of Australian animals.
“Select all the Quokkas,” the computer sneered.
“They all look like Quokkas!” Liam yelled. “That one might be a Wallaby! Or a small Kangaroo!”
“It’s a cognitive barrier,” Dev said. “It relies on cultural knowledge and visual acuity. It’s inaccessible.”
The Biometric Twist
“We need an alternative,” Dax said. “Look for the audio icon.”
There was none.
“Wait,” Liam said. “This system is old. It’s running on Legacy Code. It probably supports ‘Device Authentication’.”
Liam pulled out his USB key—his “Authorized User” token.
“Not requiring CAPTCHAs for authorized users,” Liam grinned, plugging it in.
The screen flashed green. AUTHENTICATED.
CHAPTER 6: THE FINAL REFACTOR
They had access. Now they had to patch the broadcast before it went live in 5 minutes.
Dev worked on the player. “I’m adding a transcript toggle. I’m ensuring the media player keyboard controls are standard.”
Dax worked on the visuals. “I’m fixing the color palette. No more red-on-green text. I’m boosting the luminance.”
Liam worked on the content. The speech was written in dense, academic English.
“I’m simplifying,” Liam muttered. “Short sentences. Plain Language. Expanding acronyms.”
3… 2… 1…
The “On Air” light turned red.
On screens all across Australia—from the pubs in Sydney to the stations in the Outback—the broadcast appeared.
It was perfect.
The captions were synced.
The Audio Description described the flag waving in the wind.
The text was readable, high-contrast, and clear.
“She’ll be right,” the Prime Minister said on screen.
“She certainly will be,” Liam smiled, collapsing into a beanbag chair in the corner of the bunker.
EPILOGUE: THE NULL ISLAND
The sun was setting over the Blue Mountains, painting the Three Sisters in gold and purple. The Three Best Friends sat on the bunker roof, eating the lamingtons that had miraculously survived the trek.
“We did good,” Dax said. “We made Australia Day accessible.”
“But who built the Echo?” Dev asked, holding up a strange, black microchip he had pulled from the server.
Liam took it. Etched into the silicon were coordinates.
0°N 0°E.
“Zero Zero,” Liam whispered. “That’s Null Island. The place where bad data goes to die.”
“There’s no land there,” Dax said. “It’s just ocean off the coast of Africa.”
“That’s what the maps say,” Dev said, his eyes gleaming with a new mystery. “But the code says otherwise. Someone is building a digital fortress at Null Island. And they just pinged us.”
Liam stood up, dusting the crumbs off his shorts.
“Well,” he grinned. “I’ve always wanted to go on a cruise.”
“Pack your togs,” Dax laughed.
“And your keyboards,” Dev added.
The Three Best Friends looked at the horizon. The Blue Mountains were behind them, but the Ocean of Null was waiting.
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#Forthcoming #NewYearResolution2026
Honoured to give an #InvitedTalk at #Tecnun #MUBIL #Gipuzkoa #BasqueCountry on 20 Feb 2026, 10:00.
I’ll present ongoing #ActionResearch on #DigitalInclusion + #Anticipatory #AIGovernance + #EcoTechnoPolitics
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(3) Algorithmic accountability must become public infrastructure, just like water or electricity — essential for trust in #UrbanAI.
#AI #UrbanFutures #TerritorialInnovation #HumanAIGovernance #DigitalInclusion #InnovationSystems #SocialInnovation #SupercomputingPower
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(2) Inspired by Richard Nelson’s classic “ #MoonAndTheGhetto” paradox, we ask:
Can #UrbanAI bridge the gap between innovation & inequality?
#AI #UrbanFutures #TerritorialInnovation #HumanAIGovernance #DigitalInclusion #InnovationSystems #SocialInnovation #SupercomputingPower
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NBN fibre rollout reaches A.C.T. in long-delayed final phase
The A.C.T. becomes the last major region to transition from outdated copper to fibre-to-the-prem…
#NewsBeep #News #Internet #A.C.T. #AU #auspol #Australia #Australianinternet #broadbandcosts #broadbandrollout #Canberrainternet #digitalinclusion #fibreupgrade #fibre-to-the-node #fibre-to-the-premises #FttN #FttP #internetpricing #NBN #NBNCo #NBN100 #NBN50 #PaulBudde #ServiceStream #Technology #Ventia
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APC at WSIS+20 Review High Level Event / More daily highlights
#WSIS20 #DigitalJusticeNow #DigitalInclusion #CommunityNetworks #IGF2025
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APC at WSIS+20 Review High Level Event / More daily highlights
#WSIS20 #DigitalJusticeNow #DigitalInclusion #CommunityNetworks #IGF2025
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APC at WSIS+20 Review High Level Event / More daily highlights
#WSIS20 #DigitalJusticeNow #DigitalInclusion #CommunityNetworks #IGF2025
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APC at WSIS+20 Review High Level Event / More daily highlights
#WSIS20 #DigitalJusticeNow #DigitalInclusion #CommunityNetworks #IGF2025
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APC at WSIS+20 Review High Level Event / Highlights of Day 2
With @redesac_mx, @derechosdigital, @keith, IT for Change and others
#wsis20 #DigitalJusticeNow #DigitalInclusion #CommunityNetworks #globaldigitalcompact #environmentaljustice
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APC at WSIS+20 Review High Level Event / Highlights of Day 1
With @internetsociety, Rhizomatica and Digital Empowerment Foundation
#wsis20 #DigitalJusticeNow #DigitalInclusion #CommunityNetworks
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Le 17 mai, c’est la Journée mondiale des télécommunications. Cette année, focus sur l’égalité numérique femmes-hommes : un enjeu crucial pour une tech plus juste et inclusive.
🔁 Partagez ce post pour faire bouger les lignes !
#JournéeMondialeDesTélécommunications #EgalitéNumérique #WomenInTech #TechForGood #FemmesEtTech #DigitalInclusion #GenderEquality #STEMGirls #InclusionNumérique #TechInclusive #LeadershipFéminin #NumeriqueResponsable #FemmesDansLaTech #DigitalEquality
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On #LabourDay2025, I wish to share that my #research work has now surpassed 5000 #citations on #GoogleScholar #metrics. Grateful to all peers who have engaged over years https://scholar.google.gr/citations?user=zRABPGQAAAAJ&hl=en #ResearchImpact #DigitalCitizenship #UrbanAI #SmartCities #AI #DigitalInclusion #Web3
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“Libraries have always been part of this ‘open’ idea… but they don’t quite realise they are also part of tech,” says @saera at @everythingopen “The digital divide is pushing the underprivileged further and further away.” Libraries are a point of connection helping bridge this divide.
#EverythingOpen #Open #LoveLibraries #DigitalExclusion #DigitalInclusion -
Digital exclusion growing, Scottish advice charity warns | Morning Star
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/digital-exclusion-growing-says-scottish-advice-charity#DigitalExclusion
#Poverty
#CitizensAdvice
#CitizensAdviceScotland
#Elderly
#Disabled
#DigitalSkills
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wrote a piece on the value of assistive technology for supporting Enabling Good Lives principles in Education:
#disability #inclusion #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalInclusion #NZ #BlindLowVision #EGL
Ordinary life outcomes: Students whose needs are met with assistive technology are more likely to perform at their best in a learning environment. For example, AAC devices for students with speech or language impairments enables self-expression and facilitates communication.
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Interview with Paul McDonagh-Smith, Senior Lecturer MIT Sloan School of Management
https://vimeo.com/867648293?share=copy
Interview with Paul McDonagh-Smith at Hannover Messe. Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management & Digital Capability Leader at MIT Sloan Office of Executive Education. Advisor to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Paul invented and innovated with XR & metaverse across multiple industries and is Faculty Director on MIT Sloan Business Implications of Extended Reality (XR): Harnessing the Value of AR, VR, Metaverse and More. At Hannover Messe with Siemens Industry. #SIEX
akwyzIntroduction:
The metaverse, a collective virtual shared space created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality, augmented reality (AR), and the internet, is a rapidly growing domain. As we delve deeper into creating metaverse products, platforms, and solutions, we encounter a myriad of challenges and opportunities. One critical aspect that demands our immediate attention is the inclusion and diversity within the metaverse solutions we are building.
The Importance of Inclusion:
When constructing metaverse solutions, it is imperative to reflect on questions regarding inclusion. We must ensure that the solutions we build are genuinely inclusive and do not introduce another layer of exclusion to certain groups of humans and communities. The essence of creating an inclusive metaverse is to foster an environment of equity and diversity, allowing users from various backgrounds to interact and coexist harmoniously within the virtual realm.
Addressing Inclusion from the Outset:
To build inclusive metaverse solutions, it is crucial to address questions of equity, diversity, and inclusion right from the beginning, even before contemplating the technological elements and tools required. This proactive approach ensures that the solutions conceived are inherently inclusive, preventing the amplification of cognitive and cultural biases from our physical world into the virtual and digital environments we are creating.
Breaking the Echo Chamber:
To truly realize an inclusive metaverse, we need to break through the echo chamber and overcome the inherent biases that exist in our physical world. It is essential to ensure that these biases are not imported and amplified in the virtual environments we are building. By addressing these biases, we can create digital spaces that are more equitable and diverse, reflecting a broad spectrum of perspectives and experiences.
Opportunities for Inclusion:
Rather than perceiving these considerations as challenges, we should view them as opportunities—opportunities for fostering inclusion, diversity, and equity within the metaverse. By embracing these opportunities, we can create metaverse solutions that not only value diversity but also generate more business value. The incorporation of diverse perspectives can lead to the creation of richer, more immersive, and more engaging virtual experiences, ultimately contributing to the overall success and growth of the metaverse.
Conclusion:
As we stand on the brink of a new era marked by the advent of the metaverse, it is our responsibility to ensure the creation of inclusive, diverse, and equitable virtual spaces. By addressing issues of inclusion and diversity at the initial stages of design and development, we can build metaverse solutions that are truly representative of our diverse global community. Embracing these opportunities for inclusion will not only enrich the metaverse experience for all users but also unlock unprecedented business value, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable digital future.
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