By 2020, the aging Baby Boomers will add another estimated 50 million people with disabilities to the U.S. population, drastically increasing the demand for accessible technology. WID can help companies meet this demand by providing training on best practices for including people with disabilities in the design, testing and marketing of common technology products (such as cell phones, computers and other communication and work devices) and by providing technical assistance for making mainstream electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.

In addition to providing companies with an overview of the laws, regulations, and policies that guarantee access to electronic and information technology for people with disabilities, WID can also provide training and technical assistance on:

• Universal Design
• Understanding the regulatory framework
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Section 255 of the Telecommunication Act
• The Americans with Disabilities Act
• The crossroads between Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT) and Assistive Technology as well as Technology and Disability
• Establishing Community Partners

WID is also available to train community organizations on the legal right to accessible technology and how to advocate for technology access.