DEIA, which stands for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, encompasses the principles of creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all individuals. Accessibility, an essential component of DEIA, means making sure every aspect of an organization – physical structure (ramps, elevators, automatic doors, restrooms, etc.) as well as digital information, assets and experiences (websites, documents, videos, events, kiosks, etc.) – can be used and accessed by everyone. Everyone includes employees, clients, customers, students, residents and other stakeholders. While there are regulations and legislation, such as the ADA and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), in place to mandate accessibility in most information and communication technology, “A” is still often overlooked in an organization’s vision of DEI.
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