Accessibility: What it is and why it matters

What is accessibility?

Accessibility recognizes that people interact with technology in diverse ways and removes barriers so that people with disabilities can more fully engage with digital content, tools, products, and services.

Statistics and facts about disabilities

People with disabilities are the world’s largest minority

61 million adults in the United States live with a disability

26% of adults in the United
States live with a disability

Over 1 billion people worldwide live with a disability

Almost everyone is likely to experience some form of disability—temporary or permanent, at some point in life.

— Sources: CDC; WHO

Types of disabilities

Physical

Amputation, arthritis, paralysis, repetitive stress injury

Research-driven UX design for healthcare

Our research-driven design process starts with understanding real users in real care settings. We design products that reduce cognitive load and fit seamlessly into clinical workflows.

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