Accessibility
On this website, it is possible to change the contrast of the content to make reading easier.
To enlarge the content, we recommend using the built-in functionality of the web browser: hold down the Ctrl key (Cmd key in OS X) and press the + or – key at the same time.
Another convenient option is to use the mouse: hold down the Ctrl key while moving the mouse scroll wheel. You can return to normal size by pressing the Ctrl and 0 keys at the same time.
All major operating systems include settings to increase the content displayed on the screen.
In Windows 7, you can find a program called Magnifier if you click on the “Start” menu button at the bottom left, type Magnifier (the first few letters are enough) and press Enter. A small window will open in which everything is magnified. By default, the program tracks the position of the mouse cursor. In Windows XP, you can find Magnifier by going to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Accessibility > Magnifier.
On Apple computers, to use zoom, navigate to: Apple menu > System Preferences > Accessibility (or Universal Access) > Zoom.
ICT for public participation in decision-making
The project “Use of ICT to enhance public participation in decision making” is related to the Information Society Action Plan of the Estonian Government where public participation in decision-making using ICT is an important goal. A special program of the EU Structural Fund was introduced to raise awareness of the society of the opportunities provided by the information society. In the framework of this program the public tender was conducted in summer 2010 by the Estonian Informatics Centre to find a partner for the implementation of variety of e-democracy activities.
The project includes the following action lines:
- analysis of state of affairs of e-democracy in Estonian central and local governments with recommendations for the future policy development;
- analysis of online political campaigns during parliamentary election 2011 in Estonia;
- awareness-rising on e-participation among public sector officials and civil society including Russian speaking community;
- issuing of the e-democracy newsletter summing up the important e-democracy activities in Estonia and internationally;
- introducing Estonian experiences on e-Democracy development internationally.
