Promoting Broadband and ICT Access for Disabled Persons: Comparative Analysis of Initiatives in Asia-Pacific Region

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Promoting Broadband and ICT Access for Disabled Persons: Comparative Analysis of Initiatives in Asia-Pacific Region

Despite the promise of broadband to improve the lives of persons with disabilities, there are wide disparities in access and usage between disabled and nondisabled populations. This article examines ten case studies of policies and programs promoting ICT and broadband access for persons with disabil...

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Main Authors:	Jayakar, K., Liu, C., Madden, Gary, Park, E.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Taylor & Francis Inc. 2015
Subjects:	ICT access comparative study disabilities policy digital divide
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/23841

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