This is the place where people interested on issues related to the scope of the ENTELIS+ project might have public discussion. A community of practices is a “group of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.” (Etienne and Beverly Wenger-Trayner, 2015)
Taking advantage of information and communication technologies to support empowerment and participation of persons with disabilities in society does not mean just making ICT products available. Effective use of ICT products – whether intended for the general public or purposely designed to accommodate for functional limitations – requires digital skills and ability to master assistive technologies. Measures and educational initiatives are needed to help bridge the digital divide between those who have such skills and those who haven’t.
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When you have people gathering online to discuss common topics, you have the seeds for building an online community. Making possible for a group of people to converse on specific topics means that they can cover issues, solve problems, debate approaches, ask questions, get thoughtful responses, and more. Here you… Continue Reading Online Forums and Groups
This page is the room for public discussion on issues related to the scope of the ENTELIS+ project. Taking advantage of information and communication technologies to support empowerment and participation of persons with disabilities in society does not mean just making ICT products available. Effective use of ICT products –… Continue Reading Blog
Bridging the digital divide: together we can! The ENTELIS network is a network of members of the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) and of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE). It aims to contribute to the digital inclusion of all.… Continue Reading The ENTELIS Network
