Discussion
Pegasystems Inc.
US
Last activity: 26 Jan 2022 8:14 EST
Is accessibility only for the legally disabled?
According to the CDC, in the U.S. alone, one in four adults live with a disability, or about 64 million people. And this number doesn’t even account for all those who need accommodations but have not been diagnosed with a legal disability.
Consider the amount of people navigating temporary impairments, chronic illnesses, age-related issues, and situational circumstances that lead to noise or visual restrictions, like working in public spaces.
On the Pega Community Blog, Pega Program Manager, Accessibility Experience Jill Power (@PowerJill) wrote a post about inclusive design, and why many people can benefit from accessible applications.
Read more here: https://community.pega.com/blog/accessibility-only-legally-disabled
Do you have experience designing applications for accessibility? What accessibility concerns should other community members keep top of mind? Reply to let us know!