Do you procure information and communication technology (ICT) solutions for your organization?
\nWhat standards do you use?
\nHow can you ensure that the ICT solutions you procure are fully accessible and compliant with the most up to date standards?
\nWhat are your legal obligations under EU Public Directives and new and upcoming accessibility Web Accessibility Directives and European Accessibility Act?<\/p>\n
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) wish to invite your organization to participate in the free online training on \u201cPublic Procurement of accessible ICT products and services\u201d to be conducted on 7 November \u2013 16 December 2016. This training is organized by the International Telecommunication Union in the framework of the Regional Initiative for Europe on Ensuring access to telecommunications\/ICTs, in particular for persons with disabilities, adopted by the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2014 (WTDC-14). The training will be delivered in English through the ITU Academy Platform.
\nThis course is designed to give public procurement specialists and business managers within the public sector the knowledge, skills and tools to procure ICT solutions that are accessible and usable by all people, including persons with disabilities. It will provide learners with the most up-to-date information on the relevant European and international standards, how to use them in public procurement processes as well advice on how to ensure the procured solution is fully complaint with these standards and legal obligations.<\/p>\n
Accessible ICT is not just about compliance with standards and equality legislation – it\u2019s about ICT solutions that work better, for everyone.<\/p>\n
Learn how you can make a difference to the quality of the ICT solutions used by your organization and how. <\/p>\n
The delivery and structure of this continuous professional development course is designed for busy professionals who need the most up-to-date information and skills in a directed, but self-learning format.<\/p>\n
The course will be delivered by ITU Expert D\u00f3nal Rice. Mr Rice previously worked as senior advisor on accessible ICTs within the Irish public service, has served on standards committees on accessible ICTs and and is a frequent speaker and lecturer on the public procurement of accessible ICTs. <\/p>\n