The Internet Society likes to say, “The Internet is for everyone.”
This means two things:
Firstly, the Internet must not lock anyone out, because it is intended to include us all.
Secondly, the Internet Society needs to keep up its efforts until everybody has the opportunities that the Internet brings to only some of us today.
In doing so, we must accept the fact that people with different abilities have different experiences. With this in mind, our role is more vital than ever, as we strive to ensure the Internet is compatible with all those ways of experiencing the world.
The Accessibility Toolkit, of which this booklet is a part, shines a light on how people with disability use the Internet, the barriers they encounter, and solutions available through national, regional and global policies and programs.
The Internet Society’s Accessibility Special Interest Group is how our community comes together to address these issues, find and share improvements, and keep pushing towards that goal of the Internet for everyone. This is part of making sure that the Internet is a resource to enrich people’s lives, and a force for good in society.
I recommend this booklet to anyone wishing to get a quick overview of global actions to benefit people with disability who are using, or want to use, the Internet.
