IBM provides accessibility for differently-abled

IBM India launched the first ever human ability and accessibility center in
the country that aims to make technology and information easily accessible to
people with visual, cognitive, hearing and motor disabilities in India. Located
at India Research Lab in New Delhi, the IBM India human ability and
accessibility center would provide technology for empowering differently-abled
people including people facing educational and economic challenges, and
collaborate with key government bodies on accessibility related policy and
standards in India. Through the use of solutions developed by IBM research this
advanced virtual center hopes to help employees maximize their potential,
regardless of ability or disability.

According to Frances West, Director-BM Human Ability and Accessibility
Center, IBM, “IBM has supported technology and information needs to accelerate
accessibility for over 90 years through our research and development, offerings
and social outreach programs. We would continue that endeavor in the future as
well.”