Accessibility as responsibility and opportunity for the technology sector

15/12/2022 48 min Temporada 2 Episodio 6
Accessibility as responsibility and opportunity for the technology sector

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Almost one in five Europeans, including many older people, and people who have a temporary impairment suffer from a disability that hinders them from using different services, including digital ones. In today’s world where most people are using at least some digital services, this puts a lot of people at a disadvantage. But is it up to technology companies to ensure accessibility for all? And is there a business opportunity in providing accessibility services? Listen in as our experts discuss these questions, as well as the European Accessibility Act which is set to be in place by 2025 and more.Speakers:Will TownsendVP & Principal Analyst, Networking & Security / Contributor, Moor Insights & Strategy / ForbesMichalis MoschosGlobal Partner Solutions Go To Market Lead CEE, Accessibility Lead CEE, MicrosoftKaspars KauliņšBusiness Development Director, TildePauls PuķītisInformation and communication technology development policy coordinator, Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development of the Republic of LatviaElina CelminaDeputy State Secretary, Ministry of Welfare of the Republic of Latvia

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