People with disabilities account for approximately 20% of the population. If digital properties aren’t built with accessibility in mind, it can result in a frustrating experience for a significant share of this audience. As more people start to rely on websites and mobile apps to gather information, make purchases and engage with organizations online, inaccessible websites become an issue. Just brick & mortar location must be accessible to all employees and customers, a website should also be accessible.
In this webinar you will learn:
1. Disability Market Trends: Understanding the disability market and barriers faced by people with disabilities in the digital world.
2. Accessible Technology: Discover how people with disabilities use technology to engage with brands digitally.
3. Web Accessibility Guidelines, Standards and Regulations: Learn about mandated requirements and how they benefit consumers.
4. Success Stories: See how leading organizations have enhanced the user experience for people with disabilities through an integrated approach to web accessibility compliance that delights.
Presenters:
Simon Dermer and Spiro Papathanasakis
Simon Dermer is the co-founder and Managing Director of eSSENTIAL Accessibility, Simon Dermer is the co-founder and Managing Director of eSSENTIAL Accessibility, which enhances the customer experience for people with disabilities through the integration of assistive technology with digital accessibility evaluation services. Simon graduated in economics from Queen’s University and completed the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program.
Spiro Papathanasakis is a founder and director of eSSENTIAL Accessibility. Spiro’s experience in frontline consumer services with some of the largest companies in the financial and healthcare sectors informs eSSENTIAL Accessibility’s innovative market-driven approach.
