We understand different needs
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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Our leaders weigh in on how AT&T approaches accessibility for its disabled customers through smart technology and a compassionate mindset that includes us all.
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.
Happy Birthday ADA!
Since 1990, millions of Americans have benefited from the most important disability legislation ever signed in the U.S., the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In honor of the ADA’s 30- year anniversary, a remarkable event celebrates its extraordinary story, the people who made it happen and its profound impact on all our lives.
Smartphone app provides view of the world for the blind
Through her work at AT&T, Kelly Burton brought smartphone technology home to her husband who is blind, giving him a new outlook on life. The app connects Eric Burton to a remote agent who “sees” for him in real time and talks to him through his environment.
Saluting the importance of digital accessibility for all
Dedicated to human progress through technology and communication, AT&T supports digital accessibility for all. Join us in honoring the mission of Global Accessibility Awareness Day ― to raise awareness and practical knowledge about how to make the digital world inclusive for everybody.
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
4 disability clichés, and what you can say instead
Predictable and unoriginal, disability clichés impede, rather than improve, communication and understanding. We need more discussion about accessibility and inclusion, and we need as many people as possible to join the conversation. But before diving in, it’s a good idea to consider whether what we have to say is true, valuable, and called for.
It’s time to rethink the language of accessibility
Accessibility, a term loaded with meaning, can sometimes be oversimplified and reduced to logistics and compliance in everyday use. However, its true potential – social justice and a level playing field for all – demands far more. Meaningful progress in accessibility calls for a broader, shared understanding, one that encompasses the heart and soul of inclusivity through empathy, connection, freedom and possibility.
Navigating disability and COVID-19 for return to the workplace
COVID-19 has already raised a series of challenging issues about disability and work. Protecting both the workplace (against infection) and people with disabilities (from discrimination) will prove even more complex as more employees return to their physical workspaces — and, no doubt, questions will continue to arise.
