Title: Protecting the Rights of Individuals with Disabilities in the Digital World
Authors: Sunday Olubayo AWOLOLA
Volume: 10
Issue: 8
Pages: 120-126
Publication Date: 2026/08/28
Abstract:
The digital world has created new opportunities and transformed the lives of individuals with disabilities, offering new opportunities for social interaction, social inclusion, education, politics vocational rehabilitation and employment, but it also poses significant challenges to their rights and inclusion. This paper explores the importance of protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities in the digital world, focusing on accessibility, data protection, and non-discrimination. We examine the role of international human rights law, national policies, and technological innovations in promoting digital inclusion and accessibility. The paper highlights best practices and challenges in ensuring that digital technologies are designed and implemented in ways that respect, protect, and fulfill the rights of individuals with disabilities in Kwara State.