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What is accessibility? It’s ensuring that the things people depend on throughout their daily lives are usable regardless of whether a person has a disability. Statistics show that more than 1 billion people worldwide have a disability or an access need.
Accessibility is about making sure that everyone can partake in what the world has to offer. It's about all of us.
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Innovation only leads to progress if the technologies, platforms and tools we depend on are welcoming and accessible to all. Find out why, for us, digital accessibility lives at the heart of who we are.
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Determination. Innovation. Inspiration.
Read stories of how these aspirations converge in accessibility
for the more than 61 million people in the U.S. living with disabilities.
LIVE EVENT: Honoring 75 Years of Access and Opportunity with NDEAM
National Disability Employment Awareness Month marks its 75th anniversary this October. In honor of its chosen theme, Increasing Access and Opportunity, the ADA Lead On production team is back with another dynamic virtual event designed to lift the voices of those with disabilities.
October is Blind Awareness Month
Blind Awareness Month includes many special days dedicated to increasing understanding, expanding access and cultivating inclusion for people with low or no vision. Susan Mazrui of AT&T discusses why it’s important to celebrate and advocate for this community.
COVID-19 Makes World Mental Health Day Mission Critical
Safeguarding our mental wellbeing is no small task in this time of global pandemic. Veterans, tested by some of life’s most intense stresses, can teach us a lot. Recognizing the profound importance of connections to family and friends, they point to technology as a key source of help.
Accessing Your World
Connecting with friends, family and entertainment from wherever we work or play and whenever we want should be easy – for everyone. Our dedication to accessibility comes through in the products and services we offer.
Vision
Screenreaders, talking guides and dictation apps are just some of the products to help the blind or those with low vision get to know their devices or just get connected.
Hearing and Speech
Find out which devices are hearing aid-compatible. Need information on real time text (RTT), text telephone (TTY) or closed captioning? We can help with that, too.
Cognitive
Get help to stay on track. Learn how to use memory apps, calendars and other reminders to move you through your day.
Mobility
Get more information on accessible phones, tablets, mobile apps and smart homes. Also learn about helpful phone features such as voice commands or gestures to make connecting easier.
Aging
Learn more about specialized equipment, senior discounts and customer service options. Visit any of the other product sections that best describe your specialized need(s).
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Accessibility News
Recognizing the leading disability employers for 2020
The National Organization on Disability (NOD) has recognized 68 companies with its Leading Disability Employer Seal. The annual award, now in its sixth year, acknowledges those who are leading the way in disability hiring with a goal of inspiring others to follow suit. AT&T is proud to be on the list.
Connected health systems help seniors overcome isolation
Long before COVID-19 changed the world, the US faced an emerging elderly crisis marked by caregiver demand increasingly outstripping supply. The pandemic only accelerated the problem — and the role technology can play to help bridge the gap by connecting seniors to the world and improving their daily lives.
Voice-enabled calling keeps getting better
With the rollout of voice-enabled calling on Alexa devices, some AT&T customers will now be able to ask their Alexa devices to start or answer incoming calls, even if the phone is out of reach, turned off or out of battery. This new functionality offers good news for anyone with a disability that might make it difficult to get to their cell phone quickly.
