INCLUSIVE DREAMS

The first challenge that comes with addressing accessibility concerns defining terms.   Broadly, “accessibility” refers to allowing individuals with disabilities to use a system as easily as someone without disabilities. Estimates put the number of students in higher education with disabilities at around 10 percent -- though that number is complicated by the fact that many students with disabilities don’t feel empowered to share those details. Looking at the current prevailing crisis of Covid19, if you don't live in a major urban area, you might have a much less consistent experience when it comes to getting fast broadband. For many, internet connections range from low speed to no connection at all. I got to hear first-hand how this is directly impacting some of our Children in the rural areas as they are adjusting to remote schooling. This disparity of access truly impacts people’s lives, as many children are deprived of one of their human rights: education. Internet