Employers And Workers With Disabilities Both Benefit From Technology Accessibility

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Employers And Workers With Disabilities Both Benefit From Technology Accessibility

Diane Winiarski
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I write on the intersection of disability and the U.S. workforce.

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Jun 22, 2023,03:34pm EDT|

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Companies that ensure their technology is accessible to all, typically experience enhanced … [+] productivity, more innovation, improved recruitment and retention, as well as a stronger brand identity.

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Technology in our lives and in the workplace is, for many of us, an answer to multitasking, working faster and working smarter. Imagine if we were unable to access our emails via our smartphones, review a spreadsheet while on the train or watch our baby sleeping through a tiny screen on the monitor one floor away. Today, with a quick glance at our wrist, we can see an important news update or track our steps and heart rate while tiny earbuds connect us to music, calls with our kids or that last-minute team meeting.

The advantages of this ever-expanding world of technology are infinite. However, all workforce technology needs to be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Accessibility benefits [...]