{"id":170246,"date":"2024-03-27T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=170246"},"modified":"2024-03-27T07:11:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T12:11:44","slug":"ictp-295-digital-inclusion-of-persons-with-disabilities-crime-prevention-versus-mass-surveillance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/03\/ictp-295-digital-inclusion-of-persons-with-disabilities-crime-prevention-versus-mass-surveillance\/","title":{"rendered":"ICTP 295: Digital inclusion of persons with disabilities, crime prevention versus mass surveillance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this our March 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Telecommunications\/ICT Consultant<\/em>, Lendon Telesford and Perro Perry Holloway, of the Barbados National Organisation of the Disabled (BARNOD Inc.), the panel discusses the digital inclusion of persons with disabilities (generally) and the inclusion of persons with disability in the workplace with technology; and the slippery slope between crime prevention and mass surveillance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><div style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-673719274\" title=\"ICT Pulse Podcast\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">ICT Pulse Podcast<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-673719274\/ictp-295-digital-inclusion-of\" title=\"ICTP 295: Digital inclusion of persons with disabilities, crime prevention versus mass surveillance\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">ICTP 295: Digital inclusion of persons with disabilities, crime prevention versus mass surveillance<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis episode is also available on <a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-673719274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SoundCloud<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ict-pulse-podcast\/id1373550291\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.google.com\/feed\/aHR0cHM6Ly9pY3QtcHVsc2UtcG9kY2FzdC5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Podcasts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3d0U4ZYX80e5lenYLdzyX4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/3f727ec1-de7d-416f-8bdc-31d9a911a09e\/ict-pulse-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a>!!<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWelcome to our March 2024 Community Chat!<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn an increasingly digital world, access to technology is vital for full participation in society. In most telecoms\/ICT policy and strategic documents these days, digital inclusion is often included as a priority. Usually, the focus is improving access to telecoms or digital services in underserved communities and low-income individuals, and occasionally, persons with disabilities are included. To varying degrees and depending on the country, some mechanisms are in place to address, and give visibility to, the needs of underserved communities and low-income individuals, but persons with disabilities are a much smaller cohort that is overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor persons with disabilities, digital inclusion encompasses more than just access to devices and the internet. It also involves ensuring that they can effectively use and benefit from digital and assistive technologies such as screen readers, voice recognition software, and alternative input devices play a crucial role in bridging the digital divide. Our first topic for this month\u2019s Community Chat is Digital inclusion of persons with disabilities<\/em><\/strong>, which also includes a discussion on The inclusion of persons with disability in the workplace with technology<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur second topic is a continuation of an ICT Pulse article published several weeks ago, <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Ozde5W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Caught on camera: The slippery slope between crime prevention and mass surveillance<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, which discussed the benefits and concerns regarding the use of CCTV cameras and facial recognition technology in law enforcement in crime prevention and investigation. However, the issue continues to rear its head, and so with our guests and to gain other perspectives, we discussed The slippery slope between crime prevention and mass surveillance<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNow, allow us to introduce our guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introducing our guests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"947\" data-attachment-id=\"155951\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2021\/01\/ictp-137-digital-transformation-post-2020-will-it-continue-and-how-effective-has-it-been-so-far\/lendon-telesford-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Lendon-Telesford-1.jpg?fit=1108%2C1025&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1108,1025\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"Careem Gilbert","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"CG CREATIVE","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"Lendon-Telesford-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"Lendon Telesford<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Lendon-Telesford-1.jpg?fit=300%2C278&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Lendon-Telesford-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C947&ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Lendon-Telesford-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C947\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-155951\" style=\"width:300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Lendon-Telesford-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C947&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Lendon-Telesford-1.jpg?resize=300%2C278&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Lendon-Telesford-1.jpg?resize=768%2C710&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Lendon-Telesford-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C999&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Lendon-Telesford-1.jpg?w=1108&ssl=1 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lendon Telesford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lendontelesford\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Lendon Telesford<\/strong><\/a> is a Telecommunications\/ICT Consultant based in Grenada. He holds a Master of Engineering degree in Computer Applied Technology from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, and a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Management Information Systems from St. George\u2019s University, Grenada.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLendon recently demitted the role of Telecommunications\/ICT Specialist at the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, Grenada. He has a special interest in national and Caribbean development, especially the use of the .gd country code top-level domain and Grenada Internet Exchange Point, and is also passionate about the application of technology, and its potential to affect social change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"170249\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/03\/ictp-295-digital-inclusion-of-persons-with-disabilities-crime-prevention-versus-mass-surveillance\/perro-perry-holloway-2-p-p-holloway\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Perro-Perry-Holloway-2-P-P-Holloway.jpeg?fit=730%2C800&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"730,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"Perro Perry Holloway 2 (P P Holloway)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"Perro Perry Holloway<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Perro-Perry-Holloway-2-P-P-Holloway.jpeg?fit=274%2C300&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Perro-Perry-Holloway-2-P-P-Holloway.jpeg?fit=730%2C800&ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Perro-Perry-Holloway-2-P-P-Holloway.jpeg?resize=730%2C800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-170249\" style=\"width:300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Perro-Perry-Holloway-2-P-P-Holloway.jpeg?w=730&ssl=1 730w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Perro-Perry-Holloway-2-P-P-Holloway.jpeg?resize=274%2C300&ssl=1 274w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Perro Perry Holloway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nPerro Perry Holloway<\/strong> is a dedicated advocate for the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. With a career spanning over 20 years, he has made significant contributions to the disabled community in the Caribbean region.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCurrently, Perro is the President of the Barbados National Organisation of the Disabled (BARNOD Inc.) and has played a pivotal role in the leadership of that organisation, which is committed to empowering and supporting individuals with disabilities. He has also served as the Public Relations Officer for Disabled Peoples International, a global network advocating for the rights of people with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPerro\u2019s expertise extends to social work and HIV\/AIDS counselling, and his proficiency in ICT has facilitated innovative solutions for accessibility and inclusion within the disabled community. He continues to be a tireless advocate, championing equal opportunities, accessibility, and dignity for persons with disabilities; and is committed to creating an inclusive society, which is evident through his active involvement in policy development, awareness campaigns, and community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\nWe would love to hear your thoughts!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDo leave us a comment either here beneath this article, or on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ICTPulse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ict-pulse-consulting-limited\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> pages, or via Twitter, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ICTPulse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@ICTPulse<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAlso, if you or a member of your network is interested in joining us for an episode, <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgd.dfv.mybluehost.me\/.website_c81a1e61\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">do get in touch<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLet\u2019s make it happen!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Select links<\/h2>\n\n\n\nBelow are links to some of the organisations and resources that either were mentioned during the episode, or otherwise, might be useful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lendontelesford\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Lendon Telesford<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barbados National Organisation of the Disabled (BARNOD Inc.)  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BarnodIncBarbados\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Facebook<\/a>  |  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/BarnodInc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ICT Pulse article, <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Ozde5W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Caught on camera: The slippery slope between crime prevention and mass surveillance<\/a><\/em>data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caribbean Association of Judicial Officers publication, <a href=\"https:\/\/thecajo.org\/newcajo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Consolidated-Disability-and-Inclusion-Awareness-Guidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Disability and Inclusion Awareness Guidelines<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Labour Organisation video, <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/o0lt0KFhUek?si=1mxZZx8mNUrI3Zr4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">The Ability Factor: Employing people with disabilities makes good business sense<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Labour Organisation publication, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilo.org\/wcmsp5\/groups\/public\/---dgreports\/---gender\/documents\/publication\/wcms_769852.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">An inclusive digital economy for people with disabilities<\/a><\/em>  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\nImages credit:  P P Holloway;  L Telesford;  SHVETS production (<a href=\"http:\/\/pexels.com\/\">Pexels<\/a>);  Lianhao Qu (<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Unsplash<\/a>);  Thirdman (<a href=\"http:\/\/pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Pexels<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nMusic credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Ch\u00e9rie), by Andy Narrell<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\nPodcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In this our March 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Telecommunications\/ICT Consultant, Lendon Telesford and Perro Perry Holloway, of the Barbados National Organisation of the Disabled (BARNOD Inc.), the panel discusses the digital inclusion of persons with disabilities (generally) and the inclusion of persons with disability in the workplace with technology; 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