Advocate for Accessibility
The pandemic has made all of us much more aware of and dependent on the internet for daily activities. This includes work, school, shopping, entertainment, and connection. Hopefully it has also opened your eyes to the importance of all these resources being available to everyone, including people with disabilities. This includes people with: People with motor impairments Blind or low vision Deaf or hard of hearing Cognitive and intellectual disabilities mental illness and more. An inaccessible website or lack of inclusion can prevent people from activities of daily living. We all need to advocate for better accessibility and inclusion. You don’t need any special skills. Here is a guide to get you started. Be Vocal Follow the mantra of “see something, say something.” Start within your own organization. Review your company’s marketing presence and materials. Are people with disabilities and diverse backgrounds represented in those images? If not, do some…