The divide between us: Internet access among people with and without disabilities in the post-pandemic era

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2410.04825v1
• Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2024 08:23:18 GMT
• Title: The divide between us: Internet access among people with and without disabilities in the post-pandemic era
• Authors: Edgar Pacheco, Hannah Burgess,
• Abstract summary: People with disabilities have restricted fibre access and higher wireless broadband. People with disabilities use social media platforms less and are more concerned about certain online risks. Findings highlight persistent disparities in internet access for people with disabilities in the post-pandemic era.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
• Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of internet access across various aspects of life, from remote work and online education to healthcare services and social connections. As we transition to a post-pandemic era, a pressing need arises to update our understanding of the multifaceted nature of internet access. This study is one of the first attempts to do so. Using survey data from New Zealand adult internet users (n=960), it compares internet connection types, frequency of internet use at home, social media use, and concerns about online risk between people with and without disabilities. Results show people with disabilities have restricted fibre access and higher wireless broadband (a much slower connection type). People with disabilities use social media platforms less and are more concerned about certain online risks. The findings highlight persistent disparities in internet access for people with disabilities in the post-pandemic era. Implications of the study are discussed.

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