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Despite the rapid advancements in technology, it remains unnecessarily difficult for employers to recruit and retain disabled people and do business with disabled customers. With a growing emphasis on information and communication technology (ICT) as a key driver for the global economy, public and private sector...
Although in the UK there is a legal requirement for business to proactively consider the accessibility of their systems, products and services, there are also significant commercial benefits associated with accessible ICT.
For example:
In 2006, The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was adopted by The United Nations (UN). Article 9 of the convention specifically relates to accessibility and technology.
This requires State Parties "to identify and elimination obstacles and barriers to accessibility including...
This section provides information about the standards and guidance you should follow to make your systems, products and services accessible.
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) means that as an employer or service provider you cannot discriminate against disabled people. The act is flexible in that...
The following case studies have been developed by members of the Technology Taskforce. Both case studies identify different aspects of the ICT reasonable adjustment process.
Further excerpts from these and other case studies, can be found in the OneVoice coalition business case document.
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In 2008 Business Disability Forum launched the world's only Business Taskforce on Accessible Technology (BTAT). In 2012 we changed our name to the Technology Taskforce. Our vision is to make accessibility and usability as fundamental to technology as security is now..
Visit our membership section to find out more about getting involved with this unique and practical global agenda.
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62% of all employees would be more productive if they made better use of basic ICT accessibility features.
Microsoft / Forrester
