2BAccessible bridges the gap between eCommerce and the vast untapped disabled consumer market

More than ten million Americans are visually impaired; this number is expected to grow to 30 million in ten years. Many are computer users with the interest, knowledge, and assistive technology to access eCommerce businesses. But roadblocks at the on-ramp of the information highway separate businesses from these potential consumers.

The combined annual income of all disabled persons who may use assistive technology exceeds $175 billion per year. However, 98% of all commercial websites remain inaccessible to this population. The Internet—coupled with assistive technology—is the single most effective tool for disabled consumers to access services and purchasing opportunities.

What does 2BAccessible do to close the gap between this market and eCommerce?

• Test websites with HiSoftware’s Compliance Sheriff automated test tool
• Test Web design with experienced assistive technology testers
• Teach eCommerce businesses to prepare effective and accessible web sites
• Train disabled web users to access these sites with assistive technology
• Serve as a clearing house of accessible web sites for both businesses and assistive technology consumers

(A photo showing computers all over the world linked over a network)