World Telecommunication and Information Society Day puts focus on accessibility

CAIRO – The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, which raises awareness on the role of ICT in meeting long-term development goals, will focus this year on connecting persons with disabilities to opportunities offered by information and communication technologies (ICT). The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day occurs each year on May 17. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a message to mark this World Day, “It is vital that we change attitudes and approaches to persons with disabilities, ensuring that all fundamental rights and freedoms are honoured, including the right to fully participate in the information society, and bring...