Digital Access
Digital Access is the full electronic participation in society. (Ribble, 2014)
There are many different barriers to access which ultimately create a "digital divide." Such barriers include:
There are many different barriers to access which ultimately create a "digital divide." Such barriers include:
- Physical access
- Financial access
- Socio-demographic access
- Cognitive access
References and Resources
Nine Themes of Digital Citizenship - Website explaining the nine elements of digital citizenship.
Power Up - The Campaign for Digital Inclusion - White paper published by Microsoft which discusses the progress of bridging the digital divide.
Microsoft Digital Inclusion. Innovating for Inclusion. A Digital Inclusion Guide for Those Leading the Way - PDF Download - White paper published by Microsoft which promotes digital inclusion.
Close The Gap - Non-profit organization dedicated to closing the digital divide.
Everyone On - Campaign designed to promote the importance of digital literacy skills and increase access to free computer and Internet training classes.
Telephone and Internet assistance programs - Assistance programs available to low income families.
Power Up - The Campaign for Digital Inclusion - White paper published by Microsoft which discusses the progress of bridging the digital divide.
Microsoft Digital Inclusion. Innovating for Inclusion. A Digital Inclusion Guide for Those Leading the Way - PDF Download - White paper published by Microsoft which promotes digital inclusion.
Close The Gap - Non-profit organization dedicated to closing the digital divide.
Everyone On - Campaign designed to promote the importance of digital literacy skills and increase access to free computer and Internet training classes.
Telephone and Internet assistance programs - Assistance programs available to low income families.