Digitalisation and Elderly Society - Universal Design as Detailed in Standards

Area of Science:

• Digital Inclusion
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Accessibility Standards

Background:

• The digital society presents challenges for equal access, particularly for elderly individuals and persons with disabilities.
• Four new standards address various aspects of the current and future digital society.
• Ensuring diversity and inclusion through Universal Design (UD) is a critical consideration.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the role of standards in achieving Universal Design (UD) objectives.
• To assess the impact of new digital society standards on elderly persons and persons with disabilities.
• To explore how UD can be integrated into technological development for universal access.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of existing and proposed standards related to the digital society.
• Case study focusing on elderly individuals' access in the digital environment.
• Review of principles and practices for ensuring diversity and inclusion through UD.

Main Results:

• Well-conceived standards are crucial for promoting Universal Design.
• Collaborative development involving all stakeholders, including individuals with disabilities, enhances standard effectiveness.
• Standards can serve as a vital tool for integrating UD into technological advancements.

Conclusions:

• Standards play a significant role in achieving Universal Design and digital inclusion.
• The collaborative development of standards is essential for equitable technological progress.
• Universal Design, facilitated by robust standards, can ensure a more inclusive digital future for all users.