Disability Access and Digital Platforms
The shift to online programming prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic has enabled more people to attend more events. But there are dangers to drawing the conclusion that “online” automatically means “more accessible.” For people with disabilities, the platforms that have defined life during the pandemic...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021
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The Hastings Center report
Year: 2021, Volume: 51, Issue: 5 |
| Further subjects: | B
Disability
B Accessibility B Technology B Diversity B Bioethics B Zoom |
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| Summary: | The shift to online programming prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic has enabled more people to attend more events. But there are dangers to drawing the conclusion that “online” automatically means “more accessible.” For people with disabilities, the platforms that have defined life during the pandemic have facilitated some forms of access while making others more difficult. Regardless of reopening plans, the possibility of remote work and learning will undoubtedly continue to develop and shape daily life for many years to come. What, then, do digital platforms owe the diverse range of users who depend on their technologies? |
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| ISSN: | 1552-146X |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Hastings Center, The Hastings Center report
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1002/hast.1278 |