Over 61 million American adults live with disabilities.
While Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act has set the standard for ensuring the digital content of federal programs is accessible to people with disabilities, many states have passed legislation requiring accessibility. Digital inclusivity ensures that everyone, regardless of ability, has equal access to government information and services through accessible websites and mobile apps, including:
- 8.1 million people with visual disabilities who use screen magnifiers and readers
- 7.6 million people with hearing disabilities who rely on transcripts and captions