Technology limitations include broadband in rural areas, technology among the poor, and digital literacy among older adults. These limitations in turn restrict access to health care, opportunity, and remote engagement.
We must prioritize the provision of broadband access and appropriate technologies that enable telehealth and remote learning, work, and engagement, as a means to facilitate greater independence and participation by residents of all ages and abilities in all aspects of society.
Virtual Dialogue 4: Prioritize ConnectivityDecember 17, 2020Featured Speakers:
A program of the Mellon Foundation which seeks to broaden and deepen the range of how and where the stories of our histories and communities are told across public experiences as varied as built environments, digital platforms, and ephemeral programs.
A research project led by Bank of America and the MIT AgeLab to advance the understanding of AI’s current impacts and to envision future applications and implications for longevity.
A global education, communications, and strategic consulting group founded and led by Dr. Victor Pineda. “We support companies and governments with the full implementation of legal mandates for inclusion and diversity. Our work and research initiatives further innovative approaches to inclusive urban development. With our international partners, we help build inclusive societies where people with disabilities and older persons can fully develop their talents and reach their full potential.”
A short and informative look at the intersection of aging and technology by Joseph F. Couglin, PhD., Public Policy & Aging Report, Volume 30, Issue 4, 2020, Pages 138–141.
FCC rules under Section 255 of the Communications Act require telecommunications equipment manufacturers and service providers to make their products and services accessible to people with disabilities, if such access is readily achievable. Where access is not readily achievable, manufacturers and service providers must make their devices and services compatible with peripheral devices and specialized customer premises equipment that are commonly used by people with disabilities, if such compatibility is readily achievable.
An example of a digitally connected society. “We have built a digital society and we can show you how.” Named ‘the most advanced digital society in the world’ by Wired, Estonia has built an efficient, secure and transparent ecosystem where 99% of governmental services are online. It is no surprise then that Estonians have designed numerous digital solutions to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
For more information about AARP's Equity by Design work, contact: Stephanie K. Firestone, Senior Strategic Policy Advisor for Health and Age-Friendly Communites, AARP International.