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Recently, we spent some time digging into just how crucial internet access is during the pandemic. But even if you have access to the internet, many parts of it are still not accessible. The Americans with Disabilities Act turns 30 years old this summer. A lot of the tech that makes things convenient for some can be game-changing for people with disabilities, such as screen readers that help visually impaired people read websites or software that lets us type with our voice. But some products that claim to help, actually make things worse. Nicolas Steenhout, a web accessibility consultant and trainer, said that’s partly because companies don’t always do a good job of consulting people with disabilities at every stage of development. He talks with Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams about the best way to create tech for everyone.
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Recently, we spent some time digging into just how crucial internet access is during the pandemic. But even if you have access to the internet, many parts of it are still not accessible. The Americans with Disabilities Act turns 30 years old this summer. A lot of the tech that makes things convenient for some can be game-changing for people with disabilities, such as screen readers that help visually impaired people read websites or software that lets us type with our voice. But some products that claim to help, actually make things worse. Nicolas Steenhout, a web accessibility consultant and trainer, said that’s partly because companies don’t always do a good job of consulting people with disabilities at every stage of development. He talks with Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams about the best way to create tech for everyone.

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