Empower every user to engage with the digital world for enhanced daily life

To cover range of physical products, software, and systems that increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of people with disabilities, enabling them to perform tasks that might otherwise be difficult or impossible

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“सुलभता दया नहीं, अधिकार है।” सहायक तकनीक (Assistive Technology) के लिए यह प्रारूप मानक एक सराहनीय कदम है जो भारत को समावेशी और बाधारहित समाज की ओर ले जाता है। हर तकनीक और हर नवाचार में संवेदना और समानता का भाव होना चाहिए, क्योंकि बिना समावेशन के विकास अधूरा है। मेरा सुझाव है कि इन मानकों में केवल उपकरणों की सुलभता ही नहीं, बल्कि प्रशिक्षण, रख-रखाव (maintenance) और ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में उपलब्धता पर भी विशेष ध्यान दिया जाए। जब तकनीक सस्ती, सुलभ और सरल होगी, तभी “सुगम भारत – सक्षम भारत” का सपना साकार होगा। 🇮🇳♿ Thank you Prince Kumar

1.भारत के प्रत्येक जिला में Government GIRL'S ITI((Industrial Training Institute)COLLEGE बनवाना चाहिए। भोजन, वस्त्र, छात्रावास निशुल्क उपलब्ध हो 2.भारत के प्रत्येक जिला में PPP (Public Private Partnarship) Boys ITI(Industrial Training Institute ) College बनवाना चाहिए।

Comments: 1. User-Centric Design: - The draft should prioritize inclusive design principles that cater to diverse needs across age, disability type, and language. 2. Affordability & Availability: - Standards should encourage cost-effective production and wide accessibility, especially in rural and low-income areas. 3. Interoperability: - Devices should be compatible with multiple platforms and operating systems to avoid vendor lock-in. 4. Local Language Support: - Ensure support for regional languages in both hardware and software assistive technologies. 5. Regular Updates & Compliance Audits: - Introduce mechanisms for periodic review and compliance checks to keep pace with evolving tech. Suggestions: 1. Stakeholder Involvement: - Involve users with disabilities in every stage of standard formulation and testing. 2. Training & Awareness: - Include guidelines for training educators, caregivers, and users on how to effectively use assistive technologies.

Pickup from WHO and EU standards

To address tough: Cognitive and intellectual disabilities

Involve users and families in the design and provision process to ensure the technology meets their individual needs and preferences.

To cover availability, accessibility, affordability, adaptability, and acceptability