ArticleInquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financing
Digital Inclusion for Neurodiverse and Vulnerable Communities in the Global South: A Policy Analysis Study.
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introductionDigital inclusion, understood as a multidimensional construct extending beyond basic access to encompass skills, support, and meaningful participation, remains inadequately conceptualized in national policy frameworks, particularly for neurodiverse populations in Global South states such as Saudi Arabia.
methodsA qualitative policy analysis was conducted using Framework Analysis, examining 9 policy and grey documents from Saudi Arabian governmental bodies, including accessibility policies, disability legislation, digital government guidelines, and strategic frameworks. Documents were analyzed through systematic familiarization, thematic framework development, indexing, charting, and interpretation stages. The analysis was aligned with Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4, and 10.
resultsTen thematic areas were identified. Digital inclusion efforts rely primarily on international accessibility benchmarks and technical compliance standards, with underlying assumptions frequently conflating disability with digital illiteracy. While the 2019 Disability Law and Vision 2030 represent significant policy advancements, inconsistencies persist in support definitions and implementation across sectors. Reported outcomes include improved health service delivery-such as sign language interpretation services reaching over 35 000 individuals-and educational platform success, notably the Madrasati platform recognized globally during COVID-19. Persistent barriers include physical inaccessibility, digital literacy deficits, sensory and cognitive constraints, and deficit-oriented policy language.
conclusionAchieving meaningful digital inclusion requires shifting from technical conformity to user-centered design, establishing consistent vulnerability definitions, investing in capacity-building, and implementing SDG-aligned monitoring systems to track progress and support adaptive policy refinement for vulnerable populations.
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