This project is determined to address this problem with two approaches:

developing technologies that create universal accessible contents on the Web, and algorithms that convert existing inaccessible contents to be accessible;

developing (ubiquitous) tools that enable easy access to information, and interfaces that are adaptable and interoperable no matter where the user is and what equipment the user is using.

To achieve the objectives of this project, research and development work will be focused on four areas:

accessible Web content;

adaptable interfaces;

wireless networking;

mobile computing.

Research and development work will be supported by training activities involving local user organizations and SMEs. These training activities will set up a sound foundation for uptake and dissemination of project results.