Given that vital resources have become more and more digitized (communication, news, shopping, finances), I think it is very important that we make these sites more accessible. Any alternative seems …Read MoreGiven that vital resources have become more and more digitized (communication, news, shopping, finances), I think it is very important that we make these sites more accessible. Any alternative seems very exclusionary and discriminatory toward people with disabilities.
It is also fairly clear that market incentives do not sufficiently promote digital accessibility, given the current lack of it. As such, it is the government’s responsibility to intervene and ensure that companies implement measures to make their resources more accessible. However, I chose “maybe” because I don’t think ALL companies should be mandated to be accessible. Only companies that provide resources that are vital for everyday living, like banks Read Less
I said maybe but I lean more towards yes because digital accessibility ensures that everyone, regardless of ability has equal access to information, services, and different opportunities.
Given that vital resources have become more and more digitized (communication, news, shopping, finances), I think it is very important that we make these sites more accessible. Any alternative seems …Read MoreGiven that vital resources have become more and more digitized (communication, news, shopping, finances), I think it is very important that we make these sites more accessible. Any alternative seems very exclusionary and discriminatory toward people with disabilities.
It is also fairly clear that market incentives do not sufficiently promote digital accessibility, given the current lack of it. As such, it is the government’s responsibility to intervene and ensure that companies implement measures to make their resources more accessible. However, I chose “maybe” because I don’t think ALL companies should be mandated to be accessible. Only companies that provide resources that are vital for everyday living, like banks Read Less
I said maybe but I lean more towards yes because digital accessibility ensures that everyone, regardless of ability has equal access to information, services, and different opportunities.
Yeah because of how increasingly important the world is making digital access to do anything.