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International Centre for Disability Resources on the Internet (ICDRI)

This site contains a comprehensive list of resources and information on communication, technology and assistive devices to support accessibility for people with disabilities in the virtual and non-virtual worlds. (International Centre for Disability Resources on the Internet (ICDRI)) More info >>

Guidelines for the design of accessible information and communication technology systems

This web page contains guidelines for designers of information and communication technology (ICT) systems. It provides advice and recommendations on accessibility issues for all types of disabilities. (Tiresias) More info >>

Manila Design Recommendations on Accessible ICT

This site provides information on the Manila Accessible ICT Design Recommendations, which seek to address problems of barriers in web-based information goods and services. (United Nations) More info >>

Essential components of web accessibility

This web page provides information on the essential requirements for websites to be accessible for people with disabilities. (W3C World Wide Web Consortium: 2005) More info >>

Gender, technology and disability in the South

This paper explores the impact of new technologies on women with disabilities, with a focus on women from developing countries. It concludes that for women with disabilities, especially in developing countries, these new advances are critical not only to their future quality of life, but also their identity and survival. (Society for International Development: 2006) More info >>


 

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