Accessible ICT latest news
December 2009
President's Group Breakfast briefing on accessible ICT
Accessible ICT was brought to life by presentations from disabled people including John Spence OBE, who outlined the impact of inaccessible IT, particularly on productivity and customer choice. The events included demonstrations of the latest assistive technology provided by EFD gold member Microlink.
Barclays are one of the latest organisations to proactively support BTAT while learning more about the barriers to technology in the workplace through consultation with disabled employees.
A framework will be launched in 2010 to help EFD members to reposition accessible ICT as a business driver, together with EFD's ICT Accessibility Maturity Model, the world's first tool for measuring and improving accessibility performance in business.
In 2010 Barclays, along with other BTAT members including BBC, GlaxoSmithKline and PricewaterhouseCoopers, will be developing global guidelines for the procurement of accessible ICT. This work will be developed with expert guidance from influential members in the ICT sector, led by BT, Microsoft and Oracle.
Business case on 'Inclusive design' event - February 2010
EFD gold member BT, is gathering leading experts to showcase the social and economic benefits of inclusively designed products and services.
Designers, manufacturers, retailers, service providers and organisations representing business interests will benefit from the insights and practical examples the speakers will bring.
Speakers will cover what inclusive design is, the business case, views of designers and businesses as well as an understanding of the ageing population. For more information visit BT's Inclusive Communications website