The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to computers
and communications technology and those who do not. There can be a digital divide within
a country or between countries, Globally, the digital divide separates countries with access
to technology from those without access to technology. Research suggests that people with
disabilities tend to use computers and the Internet at rates lower than the average
population. Assistive technology includes hardware and software that makes conventional
computer systems easier for users with disabilities to use.