Towards an Inclusive Digital Society: Digital Accessibility Framework for Visually Impaired Citizens in Swiss Public Administration

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2503.09824v1
• Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:43:29 GMT
• Title: Towards an Inclusive Digital Society: Digital Accessibility Framework for Visually Impaired Citizens in Swiss Public Administration
• Authors: Sabina Werren, Hermann Grieder, Christopher Scherb,
• Abstract summary: This paper examines the implementation challenges of accessible digital public services within Swiss public administration.<n>Our research reveals significant barriers including resource constraints, fragmented policy enforcement, and limited technical expertise.<n>We present the Inclusive Public Administration Framework, which integrates Web Content Accessibility Guidelines with the HERMES project management methodology.
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• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: As we progress toward Society 5.0's vision of a human-centered digital society, ensuring digital accessibility becomes increasingly critical, particularly for citizens with visual impairments and other disabilities. This paper examines the implementation challenges of accessible digital public services within Swiss public administration. Through Design Science Research, we investigate the gap between accessibility legislation and practical implementation, analyzing how current standards translate into real-world usability. Our research reveals significant barriers including resource constraints, fragmented policy enforcement, and limited technical expertise. To address these challenges, we present the Inclusive Public Administration Framework, which integrates Web Content Accessibility Guidelines with the HERMES project management methodology. This framework provides a structured approach to embedding accessibility considerations throughout digital service development. Our findings contribute to the discourse on digital inclusion in Society 5.0 by providing actionable strategies for implementing accessible public services. As we move towards a more integrated human-machine society, ensuring digital accessibility for visually impaired citizens is crucial for building an equitable and inclusive digital future.

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