Today marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a day dedicated to promoting discussions and education on digital accessibility and inclusion worldwide. Over the past year, significant progress has been made in understanding the impact of AI on accessibility and the increasing business case for prioritizing digital accessibility.
The Business Case For Digital Accessibility in 2023
Research from Forrester highlighted 17 ways in which inclusive design can benefit companies, leading to improvements in revenue, cost reduction, increased resilience, and enhanced trust. In 2023, more organizations acknowledged these advantages and committed to enhancing accessibility, driven in part by the introduction of new regulations that emphasized the importance of inclusive digital experiences.
Key Focus Areas for 2024
As we look ahead to 2024, there are three primary focus areas for companies seeking to advance their digital accessibility initiatives. By investing resources in these areas, organizations can better position themselves to comply with evolving regulations and leverage the numerous business benefits associated with accessibility.
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