| Technology Transfer as a Vehicle of ICT Accessibility for All.
Dr. B. Abdul, East Africa Centre for Disability Law and Policy, Uganda.
busuux@gmail.com
This paper looks at the historical context of TT and the obligations of African countries to attain accessibility for all. The essence of Technology Transfer as a vehicle for accessibility lies in manufacturers’ willingness to embrace accessibility of ICTs for persons with visual impairment s in Africa. TT also requires massive use of ICTs, which is possible through massive ICT training for the disadvantaged and provision of affordable equipment. Countries can also encourage the development of relevant web content. TT also goes hand in glove with policy changes that embrace international accessibility standards. This requires domesticating accessibility provisions of the UNCRPD and adopting standards like the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) guidelines for web site development. Finally, accessibility requires involving the primary beneficiaries in deciding the enablers for Technology Transfer. In this case persons with visual impairment are the primary beneficiaries.
How Visually Impaired Persons Can Use Statistical Software to Capture, Store, Summarize and Analyze Data.
M. Sebalu, Uganda.
msmartinsberg@gmail.com
The author is a visually impaired man who has beaten the odds to study science at the University levels of education having lost all sight in High School. Noting that visual impairment comes with numerous challenges, the author uses personal experience to explain how these challenges can now be mitigated by advancements in computer technology. With the help of assistive software the author has been able to successfully use computers, including using specialized software like SPSS to undertake statistical operations. The paper in essence explains how just like a sighted user, a blind user can effectively generate statistical information that can facilitate effective decision-making thereby bridging any gap that exists
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