The document addresses emergency movement to online and distance learning which is inclusive of learners with
disabilities with a view to contributing to the implementation of relevant articles (9, 21 and 24) of the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006) to support access to quality learning opportunities
for persons with disabilities and access to information and knowledge using inclusive, accessible and affordable
solutions. It aims to promote the concrete actions for the systematic inclusion and conventionalizing of accessibility
aspects via open solutions (Open Educational Resources - OER, Free and Open-Source Software – FOSS, and Open
Access to Scientific Information – (OA), in Open and Distance Learning (ODL).This document addresses open and
distance learning (ODL) in a variety of environments where education and learning are increasingly technology
mediated, whether it be completely at distance or an increasingly prevalent blended framework where students use
technology part of the time.

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