Chapter 4: Access and Divides
Chapter Outline
Introduction: Doorways and Documenting
Access in Many Forms
Analog and Digital Access
Access as Ethical Principle and Core Value
The Digital Divide and Broadband Access
Net Neutrality
Initiatives for Access to Information and Technology
Access for Underserved Communities
Naming, Agency, and Self-Determination
Access Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic
AI Divides
Review Questions
- Describe various types of access to information and how access may be limited for certain groups.
- Define “net neutrality” and how the rules regarding it may create barriers to information access.
- What are the objectives of the Marrakesh Treaty?
To deepen your understanding of the materials discussed in this chapter, be sure to spend some time reviewing the Questions for Reflection, Exploration, Action, Discussion (READ) on page 90.
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