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6.4 How digital inclusion affects individuals and organisations in the…
6.4 How digital inclusion affects individuals and organisations in the digital sector
Positive effects of digital inclusion on individuals
-What resources/services can many more people now access?
-How have Accessibility Guidelines improved inclusivity?
-How have initiatives from the Government, such as setting minimum access and internet speeds had a positive effect for individuals?
-How has an increased use of cloud and online communication changed the way people work and given more opportunities to more people, such as those of limited mobility?
Positive effects of digital inclusion on organisations
-What is the UK Government legally binding Universal Service Obligation (USO) minimum download speed in Mbps?
-How has the organisation B4RN created greater opportunities for companies to reach previously unattainable markets?
-How has increasing inclusion in the workplace given rise to a greater demographic in employment?
Adverse effects when principles of digital inclusion are not applied
Individual:
-How might a digital exclusion lead to reduced job opportunities and potentially a poorer quality of life?
-What does the term Social Isolation mean in the context of digital exclusion?
Organisation:
-By not embracing Digital Inclusion, how might the number of potential applicants and abilities/skills of prospective candidates?
-How might the Design stage and final product for a company be affected if a wide demographic is not involved?
-What are the consequences of an organisation not adhering to the Equality Act or WCAG guidelines?
Test questions
How can assistive technology be used to increase inclusion?
It can aid people with additional needs and allow them to function to the best of their abilities.
Identify one adverse effect on individuals of the lack of digital inclusion
One adverse affect is that some individuals live in rural areas that have bad signal.
What is the download speed defined by the USO?
10 Mbps
Identify two methods of digital communication
Phone calls and email.
What are the effects of the WCAG not being followed
Aside from the fact that your website will have a smaller audience, there is a risk of being fined on the grounds of active discrimination.