Internet
Accessibility -
An ASEAN Perspective
12-16 July 1999
Bangkok, Thailand
Expected Results
The Seminar will review and assess Internet accessibility issues
of concern to ASEAN member States, identify key issues and recommend priorities for action
to further Internet accessibility for all.
Seminar participants will identify and examine options and formulate a framework of a
strategic plan for Internet accessibility by, for and with persons with disabilities among
ASEAN member States.
Interested ASEAN member States may join - or establish as appropriate - networks to
promote increased sharing of knowledge and experience on Internet accessibility and
further thereby localisation of planning and development of information and
telecommunications knowledge and skills in the region.
Seminar participants will benefit directly from the seminar in terms of (1) new
knowledge acquired on Internet accessibility policies, strategies and issues, (2) new
skills gained to plan and evaluate Internet accessibility and persons with disabilities
and (3) increased awareness and understanding of the social and economic benefits of
planning and developing information structures and services that are accessible for all. |