Introduction
The COVID-19 pandemic period accelerated digital transformation and forced a shift toward information technologies, programs, and applications that offer fully digital services (Chadli et al., 2021). This has been a challenge for most people, especially those with disabilities. It has shown the importance of ensuring that as many people as possible, regardless of their functional limitations, have equal access to various types of digital systems and services, including websites, mobile applications, software solutions, electronic platforms, and e-documents (Inal et al., 2020). This has made issues related to digital accessibility a pivotal aspect in discussions and the continued advancement of technology. Consequently, it is crucial to comprehend how the pandemic has impacted matters concerning digital accessibility and the obstacles that society confronts in guaranteeing equitable access to digital...
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Żuchowska-Skiba, D. (2024). Digital Accessibility. In: Marques, J. (eds) Encyclopedia of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Spirituality. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32257-0_47-1
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