The COVID-19 pandemic has created many new situations that government agencies must consider when accommodating employees with disabilities. Not only that, but the novel pandemic may also create new necessary accommodations as lingering effects become clearer.
When your project’s success depends on people using it, your best move is to make sure that your whole community can use the service that you’re building.
Equitable access to technology should be the norm. There’s no better time to call attention to the importance of digital accessibility and how we can lay the foundation for a future where all emerging technology is accessible. How can you help?
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What do employers and their procurement staff do if they need to purchase accessible technology tools to support remote work and digital communication? How do they know they are procuring accessible technology that can be used effectively from employees’ homes?
As our communication with colleagues and the public increasingly shifts to digital formats, it’s crucial that we strive to make all the content we put out accessible, particularly to people with disabilities who often experience barriers to accessing content.
Having accessible online content doesn’t have to be out of your reach. In a time when there has been an uptick in lawsuits, there are practical steps that you can take starting today.
XR could be a game-changer in the workplace for everyone—and specifically the one in four U.S. adults living with a disability. But, there’s a caveat. For XR to make good on its promises, it’s essential that it’s designed to be accessible.
Accessible and inclusive content is beneficial to everyone. Removing barriers to access your social media channels is not only the right thing to do, but it also ensures you maximize the reach of your messaging.
There’s also a tendency to believe that complex mobility challenges can be solved largely by creating effective multi-modal transportation systems. Unfortunately, this assumption can lead to bad outcomes.