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Congrats to @nycgov for implementing #webaccessibility law. Check out the details on our blog: http://www.user1st.com/new-york-city-enacts-web-accessibility-law/ … #Section508 #ADA

A6 #accessibility can improve in other areas, but the Internet is becoming more import. in everyday life—needs will always evolve #AXSChat

A5 whichever gets more ppl involved in #accessibility! (although universal design has a nice ring 2 it—doesn’t single any1 out) #AXSChat

A4 Indep. testing by ppl who understand the needs of #PWD. #accessibility is a nuanced field—need 2 exper. it 2 truly comprehend #AXSChat

A3 Retrofitting web pages should b phased in (time depends on how many web pages), new pages should b accessible after a law passes #AXSChat

A2 Vision & leadership. Ldrship can b recruited, but we’re not at the point where ppl grow up wanting 2 focus on #accessibility yet #AXSChat

A1 Strong pressure from the general public. Let governments know that #PWD deserve equal rights #AXSChat

In honor of #GAAD, our first ever Spotlight Interview feat. Mr. Shadi Abou-Zahra from the @w3c WAI http://www.user1st.com/web-accessibility-spotlight-interview-shadi-abou-zahra/ … #webaccessibility

Shouldn't need to do this but you're absolutely right show businesses potential market value & their in #AXSChathttps://twitter.com/User1stDotCom/status/732650148799610881 …

@user1stdotcom If there was a 'high five' button on here for your #AXSChat contributions, I'd easily wear it out!

A6 This is a strategic issue—ensure that all Internet users have the same #UX by focusing on it at the start, not at the end #AXSChat

A5 The web. Those that can benefit the most from it are the ones that have the least access to it #AXSChat

A4 Delivery, but we always keep an eye out for new ways to better our offerings #AXSChat

A3 Make it a mandatory—education and training are crucial to make #webaccessibility specialists a viable career path #AXSChat

A2 Show how big the #disability market is—only then will businesses invest the resources into exciting #a11y design #AXSChat

A1 Bsns need 2 tailor mrktng effrts 2 target cnsmrs--need 2 decide whether 2 reach 60+ mil Amrcns currently living w/ #disabilities #AXSChat

Mark Your Calendar: Thursday, May 19th, is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! http://www.user1st.com/global-accessibility-awareness-day/ … #webaccessibility #GAAD #ADA #AXSChat

Carahsoft Adds User1st to GSA Schedule http://blog.executivebiz.com/2016/05/carahsoft-adds-user1st-accessibility-software-to-gsa-schedule-tiffany-goddard-comments/ … #ADA #webaccessibility #disability #Government #Software

A6 At least 1 indiv. within each organiz. who focuses on #disability and #accessibility issues. Make them a staple in the workplace #AXSChat

A5 Best course of action is educ. audience on #accessibility—Show them the need 4 #webaccessibility (moral/social, legal & Comm.) #AXSChat

A4 Make online serv. #accessible. #PWD can benefit tremendously from access. online content—offer same services given 2 every1 else #AXSChat

A3 We have dedic. outlets 4 fdback from all indiv., including #pwd, & also partic. in broader discu. re #disability 2 stay informed #AXSChat

A2 Comm. and legal seem to be the greatest motivators. Legal motivates to do minimum, while comm. can make organizations go beyond #AXSChat

A1 #PWD may have 1st-hand exp. of #a11y needs, putting them in an advant. pos. 2 b leaders. #Diversity's a benefit-gives new persp. #AXSChat

#DOJ Refreshes Title II #WebAccessibility Regulations http://www.natlawreview.com/article/doj-clicks-refresh-proposed-title-ii-website-accessibility-regulations … #ADA #Disability #PWD

We're proud to be a part of @Carahsoft Citizen Engagement Seminar on June 16 in #DC! Register now: http://carah.st/CitizenEngagement2016 … #CtznES

A6 Nobody is born speaking business; it’s picked up from different sources. Making these sources #accessible to #pwd is crucial. #AXSChat

A5 Ideally, yes. The difficulty is finding a way to incentivize employers to do so (internal success vs success for #pwd) #AXSChat

A4 Publicize their successes. It’s a win-win; they get recognized and others learn #AXSChat

A3 Absolutely. Individuals with unique experiences and lives bring different perspectives. #pwd have much to offer #AXSChat

A2 Tech advancements will make the biggest diff. Either it will help bring #pwd closer 2 the workforce or push them further away #AXSChat

A1 Most importantly, that diff countries have diff disability laws and not a single country is worse off 4 employing #pwd. #AXSChat

Hello #AXSChat!

Want to learn about #accessibility laws across the globe? Check out our blog for this & more! http://www.user1st.com/category/blog/  #disability #ADA #PWD

Want to learn how web accessibility can fit w/in a development cycle? Our newest blog piece! http://www.user1st.com/how-web-accessibility-fits-within-a-development-cycle-costs-resources-and-time/ … #webaccessibility #ADA

A6 It’s bringing it 2 the forefront. #accessibility is no longer an afterthought/gimmick, it’s a fundamen. aspect of any online biz #AXSchat

A5 1. that #IWD share the same difficulties across the globe. 2. what types of legislat. work and don’t 4 promoting #accessibility. #AXSChat

A4 Crucially important. The Internet, for better or worse, touches every part of the hiring process, from recruiting to training #AXSChat

A3 Technologists w/ disabilities have 1st-hand exp. w/ the needs & constraints of #inaccessible tech. They can set the standards #AXSChat