The Silent Exclusion: How Technology Overlooks People with Disabilities in Ethiopia
While technology advances, millions of Ethiopians with disabilities face a silent exclusion from its benefits.
Our lives are becoming more and more simpler with advanced technologies coming out every day. But as we celebrate these advancements, a critical question often goes unasked: Is this technology inclusive? More specifically, how much of today's technology is accessible to people with disabilities, especially in Ethiopia?
In Ethiopia, over 15 million people live with disabilities. Despite this significant figure, nearly every facet of society in the country lacks adequate access to disability-specific information. This has resulted in substantial gaps in access to technology for disabled individuals, particularly assistive technologies that could greatly enhance their quality of life.