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Ever wondered how a tech giant like Intel approaches disability inclusion? 🌍✨ In a recent and insightful interview, Darryl Adams, Intel's Director of Accessibility, shed light on the company's substantial efforts towards making tech accessible for all. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at 14, Adams is not only advocating for accessibility but is also instrumental in shaping an inclusive work environment at Intel. His mission? To ensure computing and digital access are universally available, making Intel a preferred employer for individuals with disabilities. From advancing their employee resource groups to integrating feedback directly into product design—such as their notable hearing aid initiative—Intel is not just about chips and tech; it's about building an inclusive ecosystem that enhances everyone's experience. This is part of their broader commitment, highlighted in their latest Corporate Responsibility Report, to tackle global challenges including sustainability and AI. Curious to learn more about how Intel is merging innovation with inclusion? Check out the full article for a deeper dive into their ongoing journey... #Inclusion #TechForGood #Accessibility #Intel https://lnkd.in/ep_mmqrs

Inclusion is more than a buzzword; it’s a business necessity. At Microsoft, we’ve experienced firsthand how diverse perspectives fuel innovation and inspiration. Whether it’s our Indigenous, Black and African American, LGBTQIA+ employees, or the Disability Community during our dedicated awareness month, each unique identity enriches our daily work and the products and services we design with accessibility as a priority. It’s crucial for businesses to design with everyone in mind. This approach not only enhances lived experiences within our organizations but also allows us to leverage our platforms and outreach for a broader impact. Remember, when we embrace our authentic selves, we encourage others to do the same. Take a moment to hear from our employees and stories about innovation https://lnkd.in/gp8SnJNp and take a tour of our Innovation Lab with Solomon Stone Romney, Microsoft Accessibility Program Manager https://lnkd.in/g6hw7Qhy #InclusionIsInnovation #DisabilityAwareness

✅Check out some awesome tips on devices that can make studying easier for young people with low vision! 🤝Sharing your own experiences can be one of the most powerful ways to promote inclusion and make a real difference. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below👇

Discrimination is a problem in tech, with 24% of tech workers saying they have experienced racial discrimination. Further, 53% of Black tech professionals said racial inequality occurs often at work, with only 18% saying inequality occurs rarely or never. . Source: Forbes . At Black Tech Talent, we are committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable tech industry. Join us in making a difference! ✊🏿 . Download the Techy app now: https://ow.ly/j5UI50SAGrt . #TechDiversity #EndRacialDiscrimination #InclusionMatters #SupportBlackProfessionals #DiversityInTech #BlackTechTalent

Last week I had the privilege of speaking with the incredible community of Google Women Techmakers about a subject I am extremely passionate about. Check out the video! Thank you to Tania Rodriguez Fuentes and Aimée Jasso for the opportunity and for making the magic happen. I do want to call out that the webinar platform selected for this session did not have built-in captioning functionality, thus this talk was not accessible to those with hearing loss. The team addressed the issue head-on during the session, and this was a very important learning experience. It also helps to highlight a pervasive issue in the tech industry: Many software packages and platforms do not include accessibility features as a standard. When accessibility is an afterthought, it makes our jobs -- as event organizers, facilitators, and conveners of all kinds -- more difficult. We have to think on our feet and create workarounds, lest members of our communities be left behind. Inaccessible tools are routinely used within organizations, making it all the more difficult for new employees with accessibility needs to onboard and fully engage. Ultimately, this causes overall low rates of participation in the workforce, in education settings, in civic groups, in society. We have to start somewhere. Selecting accessible tools and advocating for urgent development of accessibility features are easy things you can do early in planning processes to help move the needle.

"This message is so simple, yet it gets forgotten. The people living with the condition are the experts." - Michael J. Fox The quote by Michael J. Fox applies to almost all cases, but especially in the case of disability inclusion and accessibility. Brands and companies need to listen to their audience with disabilities to significantly and truly improve their products, services, and accessibility features. Lived experience is what actually made our Founder and CEO, Balázs Berecz realise that there is indeed a need for a common language when it comes to accessibility. Learn more about his story: https://lnkd.in/d-D7nhtZ #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion #LivedExperience #Quote #Access4you #A4U [ID: Circular graphic with a blue background and a black center. At the top of the black center is the Access4you logo in blue and white. Below it, white text reads a quote from Michael J. Fox: "This message is so simple, yet it gets forgotten. The people living with the condition are the experts." The name of Michael J. Fox is highlighted in blue.]

🌈 Celebrating Pride 2024: Embracing Radical Joy! 🌈 This year, Microsoft’s Pride campaign is all about celebrating 'Radical Joy’. In the face of adversity, the ability to inspire and spark change is something to celebrate. Even small steps of affirmation, resistance, and celebration can lead to meaningful progress. The heart of this movement is the LGBTQIA+ community, and at Microsoft, employees are the heart of the company. This year, eight Microsoft employees shared their stories of radical joy, reminding us of the why behind Pride and uniting us in furthering its mission. ‘Radical Joy’ is grounded in inclusion and acceptance, values that are important for Microsoft. The campaign’s designs unite 74 flags representing different LGBTQIA+ identities through vibrant abstract shapes, symbolizing the joy and power that radiates from and through the community year-round. For the first time, Microsoft is inviting everyone to leverage AI to create even more Pride by sharing your own stories with fast and easy AI-powered tools like Microsoft Designer and Clipchamp. All Pride assets are available on Figma and GitHub, where anyone can download and customize the campaign assets to spread joy this Pride. Let’s celebrate Pride 2024 by spreading acceptance, abundance, and harmony everywhere. Visit Microsoft.com/pride to learn more and share on social by using #MicrosoftPride and #Pride. Let’s spread the ‘Radical Joy’! 🏳️🌈 Dhanniya Venkatasalapathy Rashmi Handa Dipesh Verma (He/Him) Shalini Tiwary

In the latest of our summer series of webinars. Tracey explores how we can make peoples experiences of tech more inclusive.

Empowering Gen Z: The Internet's Role in Identity Explore how the internet serves as a powerful mobilizing force for Gen Z. Discover the creativity and expression that emerges as young individuals navigate their unique identities and advocate for change in today's world. #GenZ #InternetCulture #ComingOfAge #YouthEmpowerment #IdentityExploration #CreativeExpression #DigitalRevolution #SocialChange #YouthVoices #Empowerment

🌐 "Seeing Ability" | Join Intel's Richard Beckwith and Susan Faulkner for insights on tech accessibility. Key points: 🔍 Define Ability & Disability: Ethnographic lens for inclusivity, recognizing diverse abilities as unique realities. 👉 Overcoming Tech Lag: Why is progress slow? Align tech with inclusivity, and break standard norms. 🚧 Barriers to Tech Accessibility: Standard setups limit millions. Inclusive design and user-centricity are essential. 💡 First Steps to Inclusivity: Embrace "nothing about us, without us." Collaborate, practice inclusive design, and consider hiring from the disabled community. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/emrTgVxd #TechAccessibility #EPICEvent #InclusiveTech #UserExperience 🌐