Advancing Global Accessibility Through G3ict Initiatives
G3ict, a nonprofit organization formed in 2006, collaborates with global entities to promote accessibility for persons with disabilities in the ICT sector. Through initiatives like the DARE Index and the Country Data Dashboard, G3ict evaluates and tracks the accessibility progress of countries worldwide in alignment with the CRPD. This framework ensures equal access to information, communications, and technologies, reflecting international commitment to inclusivity.
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Accessibility on an International Scale Axel Leblois President, G3ict 2020 Interagency Accessibility Forum (IAAF) October 6 - 7, 2020
G3ict G3ict - - Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs Formed in December 2006 in cooperation with UNDESA upon the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) by the United Nations General Assembly To promote and support the implementation of the dispositions of the CRPD on the accessibility of Information and Communication Technologies Nonprofit 501(c )(3) advocacy organization working with the ICT industry, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities, Governments, and Standards Development Organizations Institutional advocacy, policy development, M-Enabling Summit, training and certification (IAAP) 2
Accessibility on an International Scale: Framework of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Ratified by 181 countries, defines ICT accessibility obligations on par with those for the built environment and transportation Art. 9: States Parties shall take appropriate measures to ensure to persons with disabilities access, on an equal basis with others, to the physical environment, to transportation, to information and communications, including information and communications technologies and systems 3
Measuring CRPD Impact - G3ict DARE Index Digital Accessibility Rights Evaluation Index Objective: to provide a tool for in-country advocates to benchmark and track the progress made by their countries in implementing ICT/digital accessibility policies and programs Framework consistent with Human Rights monitoring: 1. Country commitments 2. Country capacity to implement 3. Country actual implementation and outcomes Our Experts: Persons with Disabilities, advocates, researchers, and community leaders identified in partnership with Disabled People s International (DPI), RIADIS and other advocacy organizations.
G3ict Country Data Dashboard: 137 Countries Surveyed; 91% of the World Population 5
Average DARE Index 2020 Average DARE Index 2020 - - Country Scores by Region Country Scores by Region Average DARE Index 2020 Country Scores by Region DARE Index Points 100 90 80 70 60 20 50 20.1 40 13.7 20 11.2 10.4 30 7 8.3 13.8 16 11 11.9 20 8.8 11.4 10.8 6.9 23.8 10 19 17 16.3 15.7 14.5 14.4 14.3 0 AFRICA CENTRAL ASIA EAST ASIA & PACIFIC EUROPE LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA NORTHERN AMERICA SOUTH ASIA Country Commitment Country Capacity to Implement Country Actual Implementation and Outcomes 6
Foundational Country Commitments for Public Procurement Policies GLOBAL AVERAGE % OF COUNTRIES WITH LEGAL DISPOSITIONS COUNTRY COMMITMENTS GENERAL LAW PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 88% REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION DEFINED 68% DEFINITION OF ACCESSIBILITY INCLUDES ICTs 61% 7
Foundational Country Implementation Resources for Public Procurement Policies GLOBAL AVERAGE OF COUNTRIES WITH KEY IMPLEMENTATION RESOURCES OR PROCESSES COUNTRY CAPACITY TO IMPLEMENT GOVERNMENT AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 88% GOVERNMENT AGENCY FOR ACCESSIBLE ICT 39% PROCESS TO INVOLVE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN POLICY MAKING ON ICT ACCESSIBILITY 26% COUNTRY REFERS TO INTERNATIONAL ICT ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS 44% 8
Measuring Initial Steps in Promoting ICT Accessibility in Public Procurement (1) Percentage of countries with any policy or program promoting accessibility in the procurement of public goods and services by Income Level 76% 49% 36% 22% HIGH INCOME UPPER MIDDLE INCOME LOWER MIDDLE INCOME LOW INCOME 9
Measuring Initial Steps in Promoting ICT Accessibility in Public Procurement (2) Percentage of countries with any policy or program promoting accessibility in the procurement of public goods and services by level of implementation 53% 34% 8% 5% 0% Policy But No Implemetation Minimum Level Partial Level Substantial Level Full Level 10
ICT Accessibility in Public Procurement: Global Steps US TEITAC with International Participation, EU Mandate 376 Section 508 Refresh, EN 301 549 G3ict ITU Model ICT Accessibility Policy Public Procurement Module (available in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) Governments web sites and public education sector drive initial focus on ICT accessibility in public procurement As of fall 2020, few countries have implemented systematic processes to ensure the accessibility of all ICT goods and services procured by public entities, only very initial sectorial steps 11
Todays Panel Today s Panel Canada Shannon Archibald, Chief Information Officer, Shared Services Canada. European Union Susanna Laurin, Chair, IAAP Global Leadership Council, G3ict Representative to the EU; Chief Research and Innovation Officer, Funka. Initial policy steps and implementations in other regions James Thurston, Vice President Global Strategy and Development, G3ict. 12
