The eInclusion@EU project was set up to support Information Society policy-making in the European Union. Its aims were:
- to initiate a Europe-wide dialogue among those working for an accessible and inclusive Information Society
- To establish a knowledge base that will provide a resource on key eInclusion and eAccessibility policies and practice.
The project focused on three main aspects of eInclusion. They were selected from an extremely large field of possible subjects, and chosen in light of their topical relevance for eInclusion policymakers:
Topic I. The eAccessibility component of eInclusion
The workshops and data collection carried out under this topic focused on:
- Addressing eAccessibility requirements in the public procurement of ICT
- Digital rights management and copyright issues in relation to accessibility for those who are print disabled
- eAccesibility rights and redress - the possible role of an eAccessibility ombudsman
- Access to telecommunications and broadcast services for disabled and older people in light of the EU Universal Service Directive
Topic II. eAccessibility and eInclusion in relation to work and employment
The focus of activities regard work and employment issues was on:
- Training and e-skills development for older people
- The contribution made by ICT to flexible work and retirement schemes and working conditions for older people
- The contribution of ICT - such as via e-working and e-learning - to improved professional opportunities and work-life balance.
- e-access to supportive resources and networks for at-risk groups, especially those with caring responsibilities
Topic III. eAccessibility and eInclusion in relation to on-line services
The focus was on issues raised by the increasing on-line provision of public services, and the need to ensure that specific groups (older people, people with disabilities) were not excluded as a consequence. It addressed the availability of useful and usable public services in the realms of eGovernment, eHealth and eLearning.
The project finished off by mapping progress and stimulating debate on eInclusion issues across Europe.
Danish Technological Institute was national correspondent for Denmark in the project, and developer and implementer of the online evidence base making results of the project highly codified and searchable.
Learn more about eInclusion at the EU's website on eInclusion.
