Computer technology and the Internet have a tremendous potential to increase the
independence of people with disabilities. We investigated the extent to which people with
disabilities access information communication technologies (ICT) (focusing on access to
computers, internet and mobile phone) and how their ICT access compares with the ICT access
of the rest of the Namibian population. More specifically, we investigated factors that affect
people with disabilities ICT access in Namibia. The study relied on the 2011 Namibia Population
and Housing Census as the main data source for analysis. The results showed people with
disabilities are disadvantaged in ICT access. The study reveals that education level, work status,
age and place of residence are important factors associated with ICT access among people with
disabilities. Results also show that there is less disparity between employed and unemployed
individuals with disabilities than without disabilities. Additionally, the results show that those
classified as “blind”, “autistic”, “hearing difficulties” and “mentally disabled” fair worse than
people with other disabilities in computer, internet and/or cell phone access. There is a need to
consider unique issues affecting ICT access for people living with disabilities to achieve
Namibia’s goal of equitable access for all as envisioned in its Vision 2030.