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Shirli Werner1, Carmit-Noa Shpigelman2
1Paul Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel. Shirli.werner@mail.huji.ac.il.
Israel Journal of Health Policy Research
|January 10, 2019
Summary
Internet access for people with disabilities has grown, but a digital divide persists. Individuals with intellectual disabilities may experience a larger gap in internet access, requiring further research and targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Disability Studies
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility
- Digital Inclusion
Background:
- Equal access to information and communication technologies (ICT), including the internet, is a right for individuals with disabilities.
- A 2003-2015 study showed increased internet access for persons with disabilities, yet a persistent digital divide remains.
- This commentary highlights the exclusion of individuals with intellectual disabilities from the aforementioned study, potentially masking a more significant access gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current state of ICT use among individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- To identify the specific challenges and disparities faced by this population in accessing the internet.
- To propose recommendations for future research and strategies to bridge the digital divide for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and studies on ICT accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
- Analysis of internet usage patterns and barriers specific to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Synthesis of findings to inform recommendations for policy and practice.
Main Results:
- While internet access has generally increased for people with disabilities, a significant gap persists compared to those without disabilities.
- Individuals with intellectual disabilities are identified as a population potentially facing a more pronounced digital divide.
- Current research often overlooks the unique ICT access needs and challenges of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Conclusions:
- The digital divide in internet access disproportionately affects individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Further targeted research is crucial to understand and address the specific barriers faced by this group.
- Recommendations are needed to promote inclusive ICT policies and develop interventions to enhance internet accessibility for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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