Digital Accessibility, Disability Inclusion

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The World Blind Union (WBU) works to eliminate the digital divide for blind and partially sighted individuals by advocating for international digital accessibility standards.

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15%

of the world’s population lives with a disability, including blindness or partial sight.

1 in 10

websites meet basic accessibility standards: a low amount.

100+

countries have implemented WCAG accessibility regulations.

3.5 billion

people will need one or more assistive technologies by 2050.

WBU is committed to ensuring that digital platforms, content, and technologies are accessible to everyone, especially those who are blind or partially sighted.

Digital accessibility is essential for blind and partially sighted individuals as it directly impacts their ability to engage with the world. As services and daily interactions move online, inaccessible digital spaces can exclude millions from vital aspects of modern life, such as education, employment, and social participation.

Our goal is to eliminate the digital divide by advocating for and implementing international standards of digital accessibility, which enhances independence and upholds the rights of individuals to access information and services equally.

Our goal is to eliminate the digital divide which enhances independence and upholds the rights of individuals to access information and services equally.

Empower

Digital accessibility empowers blind and partially sighted individuals by fostering independence.

Benefit

Accessible design benefits a wide range of users, including older adults and people with learning disabilities.

Advocate

The WBU advocates for compliance with global accessibility standards like WCAG to enhance access for all.

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