Playing Catch Up with the Digital Divide

Alison Kershaw , Project Officer, Digital Bridge Unit, Information Economy Directorate, South Australian Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology, Level 6, 11 Waymouth St., Adelaide, 5000. Email: kershaw.alison@saugov.sa.gov.au

Keywords

Digital divide, South Australia, accessibility, e-government

Abstract

This paper discusses the changing face of the digital divide and outlines some positive steps being taken by the South Australian Government to improve the accessibility of E-Government for people with disabilities as an example of how a small effort can make a big difference.