https://ciohub.org/categories/assistive-technology/ Recent content in Assistive Technology on CIO Insight Hub https://ciohub.org/img/og.png https://ciohub.org/img/og.png Hugo -- 0.136.5 en Fri, 29 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0800 https://ciohub.org/post/2023/12/breaking-down-barriers-alternative-solutions-for-digital-accessibility/ Fri, 29 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0800 https://ciohub.org/post/2023/12/breaking-down-barriers-alternative-solutions-for-digital-accessibility/ <h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2> <p>The internet has revolutionized the way we live, work, and interact with each other. However, despite its many benefits, the digital world remains inaccessible to millions of people around the globe. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 15% of the world&rsquo;s population, or 1 billion people, live with some form of disability. This staggering statistic highlights the need for digital accessibility, a concept that refers to the practice of designing digital products and services that can be used by people with disabilities.</p>