Fintech & Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility will be key for the fintech sector to adopt. Banks worldwide were one of the first to embrace web accessibility whether it was due to regulations or lawsuits.… Read More »Fintech & Web Accessibility
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Shilpi Kapoor
A serial entrepreneur with a passion for technology and disability. Looking for ways to make digital accessibility a priority! With 20+ years of experience, focusing on implementing accessibility at scale for our customers. As much as I wear the hat of the founder of BarrierBreak, 247 Accessible Documents & Newz Hook, I am on the Board of Directors of a G3ICT, a non-profit advocating & promoting digital accessibility globally as per the UNCRPD. I am also the Chair of India Chapter of International Association of Accessibility Professional (IAAP). Proud be have received the NCPEDP Shell Hellen Keller Award, Top 15 Women Transforming India 2019 by Niti Aayog, Government of India and Top 20 most powerful women in 2017 by Business Today magazine!
Why Retail Sector should embrace Web Accessibility?
Online Retail is surely here to stay, but do retail websites embrace web accessibility? A 2019 poll by Marist College and National Public Radio (NPR) shows that 76% of all… Read More »Why Retail Sector should embrace Web Accessibility?
Integrating Accessibility Consulting – Think Accessibility First
Whether you have a product or a service, implementing accessibility in your solutions can help you reach a larger audience, mitigate risks and meet compliance. Accessibility is often implemented as… Read More »Integrating Accessibility Consulting – Think Accessibility First
I want to make a Mobile App Accessible to Visually Impaired! Really?
A common myth about web accessibility is that it “Only helps visually impaired”. It’s one we hear again and again. We only want to test with screen readers. This approach… Read More »I want to make a Mobile App Accessible to Visually Impaired! Really?
How are people with disabilities perceived by themselves and others?
Let me start by saying this is my view and I am sure lots of you may agree or disagree with me and I am fine with that! It’s good… Read More »How are people with disabilities perceived by themselves and others?
Building a better magnifier with the power of the web
For people with low-vision issues, magnifier tools are often essential in order for them to see clearly and better. For the computer, there are various options already built into the… Read More »Building a better magnifier with the power of the web
Announcing the BarrierBreak CSS Accessibility Extension
Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! We see it fitting to announce a nifty little project we’ve been working on. It’s a browser extension called the BarrierBreak CSS Accessibility Extension and… Read More »Announcing the BarrierBreak CSS Accessibility Extension
Business Case for Publishers on how Accessibility can give you an edge in selling your product.
Accessibility has often been the last thing on organizations minds when they develop their products and services! But this is surely changing! We have seen the impact that Section 508 has… Read More »Business Case for Publishers on how Accessibility can give you an edge in selling your product.