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Accessibility as responsibility and opportunity for the technology sector Time: 48:20
Almost one in five Europeans, including many older people, and people who have a temporary impairment suffer from a disability that hinders them from using different services, including digital ones. In today’s world where most people are using at least some digital services, this puts a lot of people at a disadvantage. But is it up to technology companies to ensure accessibility for all? And is there a business opportunity in providing accessibility services? Listen in as our experts discuss these questions, as well as the European Accessibility Act which is set to be in place by 2025 and more.
Speakers:
Will Townsend
VP & Principal Analyst, Networking & Security / Contributor, Moor Insights & Strategy / Forbes
Michalis Moschos
Global Partner Solutions Go To Market Lead CEE, Accessibility Lead CEE, Microsoft
Kaspars Kauliņš
Business Development Director, Tilde
Pauls Puķītis
Information and communication technology development policy coordinator, Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development of the Republic of Latvia
Elina Celmina
Deputy State Secretary, Ministry of Welfare of the Republic of Latvia
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Release Date: 15/12/2022, 16:32:06
