The Challenge
The Digital Accessibility Project (DAP) is dedicated to enhancing the digital accessibility of government services for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Kenya. By focusing on inclusive development in Kenya, DAP aims to bridge the digital divide, ensuring that all citizens, including PWDs, can access essential ICT tools and government services with ease. In today’s interconnected world, information and communication technology (ICT) has become an indispensable resource for institutions, civil society organizations, and individuals, enabling the free flow of information and promoting equal opportunities for all. DAP’s efforts align with the goal of creating a more inclusive society by fostering digital inclusion, accessibility advocacy, and technological empowerment for people with disabilities.
Enhancing Secure Access to Digital Government Services for Persons with Disabilities in Kenya Project
This was digital skills training project financed by Foreign Commonwealth & Development office (FCDO) through the UK Government’s Digital Access Program (DAP) and was conducted by Information and communication Technology Authority (ICTA) with the technical assistance from the Association for Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) in partnership with Inspire Africa Initiatives International. The project focused both on the demand and the supply sides of digital government services.
Activity
On the demand side, the focus was on capacity building for the persons with disabilities to enable them to securely access digital government services through
- digital literacy training, awareness
- creation of existing digital government services,
- digital platforms for accessing the government services, existing legal and policy framework on digital accessibility for Persons with disabilities,
- handholding, and mentorship on the use of digital and accessing digital services.
E-learning Platform
The partnership developed a Foundation Digital Skills Curriculum to empower individuals with the fundamental knowledge and capabilities needed to maneuver in the technology-driven world. Click elearning.apdk.org to access the platform and learn more….