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This curated page provides access to all accessibility/inclusion-related videos, articles and education modules listed on the IEEE TechEthics resource pages. Visit often, as new resources are added regularly.

Videos

Flyer for Disdata: The Disaggregation of Disibility Data, a fireside chat at the World Ethical Data Forum
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Disdata: The Disaggregation of Disability Data

Building inclusive and accessible systems and technologies is of the highest importance if we are to create a fairer future. Part of the way we can improve this is by driving discussion and furthering understanding in the field of inclusive information technology. This fireside discussion at WEDF addresses the ‘disaggregation of disability related data’, and how leveraging this can make a meaningful difference – potentially meeting the needs of all.
Societal Impacts of Smart Grid Technology with Simone Abram, Fortune Nwaiwu, Pritpal Singh & Mark A. Vasquez
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Societal Impacts of Smart Grid Technology: Benefits and Challenges

This session at ISGT-Europe addresses the ethical and social impacts of the development and deployment of sustainable smart grid technologies. A panel of global experts provide insights into the benefits and challenges of these technologies.
Ethics, Labor and Democracy: Designing Impactful Tech for an Actively Inclusive Society
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Ethics, Labor and Democracy: Designing Impactful Tech for an Actively Inclusive Society

This panel at ISTAS addresses why ethical design, development and deployment of technology must be rooted in the values of equality, diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.

Articles/Publications

Article/Publication

Gender and Technology: The Case of the Energy Sector

Energy policy is often formulated in a gender-neutral manner; that is, it is assumed by policy makers that women and men use and benefit equally from current energy systems. However, policies are incorrectly considered neutral by policy makers since they ignore the differential impacts they have on different genders and socioeconomic and cultural groups. Based on such false assumptions, the policies are less effective and/or have unintended effects. This white paper by the IEEE Dignity, Inclusion, Identity, Trust, and Agency (DIITA) Industry Connections Program discusses these issues.
Their Bionic Eyes Are Now Obsolete and Unsupported
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Their Bionic Eyes Are Now Obsolete and Unsupported

More than 350 blind people around the world recently found themselves in a world in which the neural implant technology that transformed their lives was just another obsolete gadget. IEEE Spectrum pieced together their story by interviewing half a dozen patients, a company cofounder, and eight doctors or researchers involved with the company. In their telling, the future of high-tech vision implants seems blurrier than ever.
Small school children all look at laptops.
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How Organizations Can Create Inclusive and Positive Online Experiences for Children

As part of its commitment to foster dignity, inclusion, identity, trust, and agency in digital and cyber physical environments, the IEEE Standards Association recently released the Applied Case Studies for Children’s Data Governance. The in-depth report provides practical steps for organizations and developers of technologies for children, as well as real-life examples of technology designed to foster positive and trustworthy interactions for children.