Digital future should be accessible for all says Māori Party

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Thu May 10 2012 12:00:00 GMT+1200 (New Zealand Standard Time)

Digital future should be accessible for all says Māori Party

Thursday, 10 May 2012, 12:13 pm
Press Release: The Maori Party

Te Ururoa Flavell
MP for Waiariki
Thursday May 10, 2012

Digital future should be accessible for all says Māori Party

The Māori Party is supporting the call by the 2020 Communications Trust and are encouraging all of their constituents to contribute to the select committee inquiry into 21st century learning environments and digital literacy.

“56% of students from the most digitally disadvantaged schools are Māori, and that should be a concern for everyone,” said Education Spokesperson Te Ururoa Flavell.

Reviewing the 2008 Digital Strategy to ensure it is meeting the requirements of our digital environment including responding to those with special needs, is Māori Party policy.

“I encourage everyone to get their thoughts to the Education and Science select committee before the May 11 closing date and demand for accessibility and inclusion in digital literacy.”

“We are well aware of the benefits to being digitally literate and everyone has the right to equal access.”

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