Using universal service funds to increase access to technology for persons with disabilities in the Caribbean

This study examines how Universal Service Funds (USFs) can be better utilised in Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to increase access to technology for persons with disabilities. It presents data on disability in the region and addresses key requirements from the United Nations Convent...

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Autor principal:	Bleeker, Amelia
Formato:	Texto
Lenguaje:	English
Publicado:	ECLAC 2019
Materias:	PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD DERECHOS ECONOMICOS, SOCIALES Y CULTURALES TECNOLOGIA ACCESIBILIDAD FINANCIACION FONDOS CAMBIO TECNOLOGICO AGENDA 2030 PARA EL DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE IGUALDAD DE OPORTUNIDADES PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY FINANCING FUNDS TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE 2030 AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Acceso en línea:	http://hdl.handle.net/11362/44913
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spelling	oai-11362-449132019-10-29T15:26:30Z Using universal service funds to increase access to technology for persons with disabilities in the Caribbean Bleeker, Amelia PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD DERECHOS ECONOMICOS, SOCIALES Y CULTURALES TECNOLOGIA ACCESIBILIDAD FINANCIACION FONDOS CAMBIO TECNOLOGICO AGENDA 2030 PARA EL DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE IGUALDAD DE OPORTUNIDADES PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY FINANCING FUNDS TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE 2030 AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EQUAL OPPORTUNITY This study examines how Universal Service Funds (USFs) can be better utilised in Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to increase access to technology for persons with disabilities. It presents data on disability in the region and addresses key requirements from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It sets out the background, challenges and achievements of existing Caribbean USFs in addition to discussing countries that have enacted but not implemented USF legislation. The study identifies best practices and recommendations for Caribbean SIDS wishing to establish or improve an existing USF to increase access to technology for persons with disabilities in the region. Abstract .-- Introduction .-- I. Background .-- II. Overall findings .-- III. Best practices and recommendations .-- Bibliography. 2019-10-25T13:41:13Z 2019-10-25T13:41:13Z 2019-10-25 Texto Documento Completo http://hdl.handle.net/11362/44913 LC/CAR/TS.2019/2 LC/TS.2019/59 en Studies and Perspectives Series – The Caribbean 79 .pdf application/pdf CARIBE CARIBBEAN REGION ECLAC
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topic	PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD DERECHOS ECONOMICOS, SOCIALES Y CULTURALES TECNOLOGIA ACCESIBILIDAD FINANCIACION FONDOS CAMBIO TECNOLOGICO AGENDA 2030 PARA EL DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE IGUALDAD DE OPORTUNIDADES PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY FINANCING FUNDS TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE 2030 AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
spellingShingle	PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD DERECHOS ECONOMICOS, SOCIALES Y CULTURALES TECNOLOGIA ACCESIBILIDAD FINANCIACION FONDOS CAMBIO TECNOLOGICO AGENDA 2030 PARA EL DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE IGUALDAD DE OPORTUNIDADES PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY FINANCING FUNDS TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE 2030 AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Bleeker, Amelia Using universal service funds to increase access to technology for persons with disabilities in the Caribbean
description	This study examines how Universal Service Funds (USFs) can be better utilised in Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to increase access to technology for persons with disabilities. It presents data on disability in the region and addresses key requirements from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It sets out the background, challenges and achievements of existing Caribbean USFs in addition to discussing countries that have enacted but not implemented USF legislation. The study identifies best practices and recommendations for Caribbean SIDS wishing to establish or improve an existing USF to increase access to technology for persons with disabilities in the region.
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title	Using universal service funds to increase access to technology for persons with disabilities in the Caribbean
title_short	Using universal service funds to increase access to technology for persons with disabilities in the Caribbean
title_full	Using universal service funds to increase access to technology for persons with disabilities in the Caribbean
title_fullStr	Using universal service funds to increase access to technology for persons with disabilities in the Caribbean
title_full_unstemmed	Using universal service funds to increase access to technology for persons with disabilities in the Caribbean
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Using universal service funds to increase access to technology for persons with disabilities in the Caribbean

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