By Katya David,
People with disabilities have asked innovators not to exclude them from the development of new technologies.
They said that most innovators have not taken into account the needs of persons with disabilities while trying to find solutions to challenges that affect people like mobile apps that are not accessible by the blind.
Ms. Ketty Ayero, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors for NUDIPU, said that it is important for all innovators, not just government agencies, to ensure that their innovations are inclusive of persons with disabilities. Ms. Ketty speaking…..
Mr.Yona Wasswa, the Chairperson of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, also highlighted that the current innovations in the market are neither accessible nor affordable for persons with disabilities.
He further added that the available technologies don’t cater to the needs of people with hearing or visual impairments.Mr.Wasswa speaking…
The PWDs also expressed concern about the government’s failure to implement the approved policies and laws, particularly related to the Building Control Act of 2013 and the provision of sign language interpreters. The Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, Betty Among, says that the President instructed her Ministry to collaborate with the Ministry of Health and local innovators to reduce the prices of devices. END.
