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The Business Benefits of Digital Accessibility: Insights from Mark Steadman
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In this episode, we sit down with Mark Steadman, the Director of Software Engineering - Mobile Accessibility at Fidelity Investments, to chat about accessibility in the digital world. Mark shares his own journey into digital accessibility and why organizations are putting in so much effort to make their platforms more accessible.
We dive into the business benefits of accessibility, including the financial benefits and positive publicity it can generate. Mark also talks about the need for adjusting to the aging population and the role of accessibility in the mobile space. We go through the different types of assistive technologies available on mobile devices, including enlarged text, screen readers like Voiceover and Talkback, voice controls, and keyboard support.
Mark also shares some tips on how businesses can incorporate accessibility into their development processes and bring accessibility into their development teams. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into the importance of accessibility in the digital space and how businesses can make their platforms more accessible to everyone.
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