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How a digital inclusion initiative at the philippines affect capabilities of people with disabilities

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of this paper is to bridge the knowledge gap on how digital inclusion initiative can help people with disabilities (PWD's) into employment, and improve their capabilities.

We adopt a qualitative case study from the Philippines. Data is analysed through the lens of Amartya Sen's capability approach (CA). Interview and ethnographic data provide the evidence to analyse functionings for PWD and the barriers and facilitators of the functionings.

The findings indicate that online technology facilitated employment, which has wider implications than merely an improved financial situation. Challenges include lack of formal agreements and increased stress are negative consequences of the jobs they obtain.

More research is needed to see whether the findings can be replicated in other countries.

Government and private organizations can utilize the findings of this study as a guideline for helping PWD's to find employment, which can contribute to their capability building.

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    ICTD '19: Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development
    January 2019
    422 pages
    ISBN:9781450361224
    DOI:10.1145/3287098

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