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The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Effects on Internet Accessibility

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) aims to ensure equal access to the internet for persons with disabilities, impacting over 2 billion individuals globally. Adopted in 2006, the Convention emphasizes the necessity of designing accessible web technologies by promoting universal design and assistive technologies. Government agencies are encouraged to implement best practices in accessibility and procurement to foster inclusivity. This overview discusses UNCRPD's background, implications for web design, resources available, and best practices for ensuring accessible online spaces.

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The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Effects on Internet Accessibility

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  1. The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: How Does it Impact the Internet? Cynthia D. Waddell, Juris Doctor

  2. Overview- UNCRPD: How Does it Impact the Internet? • UNCRPD Background • Equal Access to the Internet • Accessible Web Design and Implementation • Best Practices in Government and Procurement • Resources Available

  3. UNCRPD- Background • UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities Adopted by General Assembly 13 December 2006 • Addresses Rights of 650 Million Persons with Disabilities and Impacts 2 Billion Persons including Family Members of Persons with Disabilities

  4. UNCRPD- Background • Number of Signatories on Opening Day 30 March 2007 were Highest in History • Treaty Entered into Legal Force 3 May 2008 • 136 Signatories to Convention; 79 to the Optional Protocol as of November 2008

  5. Equal Access to the Internet States Parties Shall Ensure Internet Access for Persons with Disabilities, on an Equal Basis with Others, by • Promoting Accessibility [Article 9(2)(g)] • Promoting Accessible ICT or Web to minimize cost at early stage in Design, Development, Production and Distribution [Article 9(2)(h)]

  6. Accessible Web Design States Parties under the General Obligations of Treaty [Article 4] Are Required To: • Promote Universal Design in Development of Standards & Guidelines • Promote Assistive Technologies in Research, Development, Availability and Affordability • Provide Accessible Information about New Technologies and Support Services • Promote Training on the Convention

  7. Accessible Web Implementation • Statistical & Data Collection Collect Statistical & Research Data to Assess Convention Implementation and to Identify Barriers; Data Itself to be Accessible [Article 31] • International Cooperation Facilitate Research & Access to Scientific & Technical Knowledge; Provide Technical & Economic Assistance; Technology Transfer [Article 32]

  8. Best Practices for Government • Mainstreaming Disability Issues for sustainable development • Supporting Cross-Disability Stakeholder Engagement • Accessible Web Sites & Documents • Real Time Captioning • Accessible Online Conferencing

  9. Best Practices in Procurement • Canada- Accessible Procurement Toolkit at www.apt.gc.ca • Ireland-Accessible IT Procurement Toolkit at accessit.nda.ie • USA- Buy Accessible Wizard at www.buyaccessible.gov

  10. Resources Web Accessibility: Web Standards and Regulatory Compliance By Jim Thatcher, Cynthia Waddell et al Published by Apress 2006 ISBN: 1-59059-638-2 Published in Japanese 2007 ISBN: 978-4-8399-2220-7

  11. Resources • Handbook for Parliamentarians on the Convention • Available Free Online at www.un.org/disabilities

  12. Resources • Involving People with Disabilities in the Standardisation Processby Dr. John Gill OBE Chief Scientist, Royal National Institute of Blind People • Available Free Online at www.tiresias.org/publications/ disabilities_standardisation/ index.htm

  13. Contact Information Cynthia WADDELL Executive Director Law, Policy and Technology Subject Matter Expert International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet (ICDRI) E-mail: cynthia.waddell@icdri.org Web: www.icdri.org

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