Author: Darren Bates
EAPD President | CEO
The recommended methodology is to integrate accessibility reviews into the earliest stages of design, development, and procurement of Information Technology.
How can businesses begin the process of increasing accessibility of technology? Just read the 7 tips below and FMI: Contact Us.
Source: Accessible Technology in the Workplace: AccessibleTech.org If you need assistance to jump start your Company's Workplace Accessibility, Request a Consultation or Personalized Resources. Contact Us Today! | Workplace Accessibility Accessibility refers to the degree to which a product, device, service, or environment is available to as many people as possible. Accessibility can be divided into two concepts: 1) physical/program accessibility, which refers to both the physical environment and the programs, services, and goods available to the public; and 2) web accessibility, which refers to information on the internet that is available to the public. Accessibility ensures that equal opportunities are provided for all in the workplace, increases productivity and maximizes employee talent while minimizing legal risk and exposure. Workplace Accessibility is a cornerstone to Building a Culture of Access and Inclusion.™ Accessible workplaces help businesses: * Increase productivity among workers with disabilities * Utilize the talent pool of job candidates with disabilities * Cultivate an inclusive workplace culture * Improve/expand customer base to include people with disabilities by eliminating barriers that may prevent or deter them from accessing services/ products *Businesses that embrace Universal Design attract a greater diversity of customers and employees, that can mean more revenue and profit! |
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Why Accessibility Makes Sense
This presentation-style resource explains the value of web accessibility and why it makes sense for web developers in an organization to practice accessible design and why it is critical for the organization's clients.
Developing a Web Accessibility Business Case for Your Organization
W3C's "Developing a Web Accessibility Business Case for Your Organization resource suite", is designed to help organizations develop a business case for web accessibility customized to their organization. The resource suite presents many different aspects of web accessibility and includes guidance on incorporating these aspects into an organization's business case.
Section508.gov
The General Services Adminstration’s IT Accessibility and Workforce (ITAW) provides assistive technology solutions to eliminate barriers for people with disabilities. ITAW’s Assistive Technology (AT) Showcase displays state-of-the-art assistive technologies and ergonomic solutions. ITAW is the government's principal advocate and coordinator for Section 508 implementation that requires agencies to make information technology accessible for people with disabilities.
Exploratory Case Study Research on Web Accessibility
This academic journal article presents an analysis of the implications of web accessibility in four sectors and provides a managerial approach for identifying and measuring the impact of web accessibility.
Accessibility Business Case
This article by the SSB Bart group offers information for businesses interested in website accessibility. It discusses website accessibility as an aspect of risk management.
Massive Business Case for Accessibility
This article presents the business case for web accessibility, using one company's experience as an example.
How To Sell Accessibility
This article discusses the benefits to businesses of having an accessible website. It emphasizes the ways in which an accessible web site can both save and make organizations money.
Why Accessibility? Motivating Learners To Bring About Change
This WebAIM article discusses the common motivations for organizations to pursue web accessibility. These include legal, ethical and business motivations.