5 Things / improving access

As I write this on Friday the 3rd, it's International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) and this year's theme is "Fighting for rights in the post-COVID era.” 

In the past few months, I've shared some inspiring ways organizations have created more accessible products and experiences. Like the accessible open-source lotion lid from Olay. And Mastercard's new Touch Card. And AMC's closed captioned film screenings

This week I learned that TD Bank will now host the Aira service in all 1100+ locations (and at in-person events) to enable visually impaired customers to better conduct their banking business. Aira is a phone app that connects visually impaired customers to a human agent who will have camera access and be able to live assist the customer.

The product seems similar to Be My Eyes, which is an app I volunteer with. I occasionally get video calls from Be My Eyes that connect me with visually impaired folks who need simple questions answered (like, "is this frozen pizza pepperoni or cheese?") 

The things I take for granted.

Are there places within your organization where you can influence the improvement of access to people with disabilities?

 

Here are some of the good vibes I learned this week:

Image by Daniel Ali

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