Creating an Accessible Society for All Through Inclusive Design under the Concept of "Leaving No One Behind"

Authors

  • Torpong Selanon Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission
  • Kanit Sunchatavirul Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission

Keywords:

Inclusive design, Assistive technology, Digital inclusion, Leaving no one behind, Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract

     The objective of this article is to present the concept of “leaving no one behind” in line with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals with the aims to eliminate the digital divide and address the needs of the marginalized and at-risk groups in society, such as the elderly and people with disabilities, as well as to ensure that they could access to and benefit from digital technologies. This documentary research studied and analyzed documents relating to social and environmental factors, and development structures, the importance of the digital divide, and the digital access and recognition development. The study found that by combining inclusive design with assistive technology to invent digital products and services that are accessible by all people, implementing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility policies and strategies that will support the inclusive and equitable development, and creating the inclusive ICT innovation ecosystem; all people will be able to fully access to and benefit from ICT technologies. This would then lead to the inclusive development that bridge the digital gap and ensure that no one is left behind.

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Published

29-11-2023

How to Cite

Selanon, T., & Sunchatavirul, K. (2023). Creating an Accessible Society for All Through Inclusive Design under the Concept of "Leaving No One Behind". Journal of Digital Communications, 7(2), 12–42. Retrieved from https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/NBTC_Journal/article/view/268644

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