11. Digital innovations for more accessible education

Data is the most valuable resource of the modern world. Data is knowledge. As the amount of data, most of it visual grows exponentially, so do the disadvantages of the blind and visually impaired. They face challenges in education, in the job market, and even in the social spheres.

We wish to discuss the need of funding technologies that ensure digital content and curricular materials are fully accessible to all students. Including the blind and visually impaired.

07-11-2019 14:30 - 15:15