India is one of the fastest growing and emerging markets for innovating, building, and nurturing digital technology. Many organizations hire computer engineers and designers and set up offices in India due to the availability of great talent at a lower cost. Like many countries, India has a substantial population of people with disabilities. According to…
A New Milestone in Digital Accessibility We are thrilled to announce that DigitalA11Y has been empaneled as accessibility auditors in digital and web accessibility with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice. This is an exciting moment for us, as we have been working tirelessly on digital accessibility projects…
Understanding the Digital Accessibility Landscape in India According to the 2011 Census (yes, it was conducted that long ago), about 26.8 million people, or 2.21% of the Indian population, are estimated to be disabled. These disabilities range from mental illnesses to physical, intellectual, and sensory impairments. Despite such a significant portion of the population requiring…
