At its core, inaccessibility is exclusion. Lets explore shall we?

Inaccessibility = unnecessary barriers that prevents employees from fully participating due to a lack of:

– inclusive design
– attitudes
– policies

Let’s break down how it shows up:

– Physical spaces without ramps, elevators, or accessible entrances.
– Digital platforms that aren’t screen reader friendly.
– Communication without captions or ASL interpretation.
– Education that doesn’t account for diverse learning needs.
– Employment where accommodations are denied.
– Mindsets that treat accessibility as an afterthought rather than a critical opportunity to innovate.

Who this effects:

– 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. have a disability
– 61% of people with disabilities say they face barriers in digital spaces.
– 54% of working-age adults with disabilities report that their workplaces are not accessible.
– Over 1 billion people worldwide live with a disability, yet many companies still fail to prioritize accessibility.
– 90% of people with disabilities report that inclusive design is essential in digital and physical environments.

The good news?

Inaccessibility can be fixed with:

– intention
– advocacy
– collaboration
– commitment
– action

In that inaccessibility can be transformed into access, inclusion, opportunity and innovation.

Accessibility education matters now more than ever.

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Image description: Alycia, dressed in all black, sits in her wheelchair, looking down at an inaccessible step. A quote reads: “At its core, inaccessibility is exclusion.”