C 177/62
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
17.5.2023
Tuesday 13 December 2022
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Believes that new technologies can contribute to closing the digital gap affecting around 87 million Europeans who suffer from some kind of disability in order to support their inclusion in the economy and their access to essential services; is convinced that the use of digital technologies can reduce the barriers which persons with disabilities face to enter the job market, such as completing work tasks, communication, interactions or flexibility; 18.
Notes that the digital divide has important consequences for immigrants, as discrimination can be exacerbated if there is incomplete or insufficient access to online public and private services and to digital media (14); 19.
Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the Member States.
(14)
‘Divides — Impact of the digital divide on the foreign population’, 2018.