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Connecting industry and consumers to solutions for technology accessibility, and the benefits of organization-wide approaches to accessibility. Developed by the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, with support from the Maryland Department of Disabilities.

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For Business and Industry, and for Educational Institutions

Are you looking for a consultant?

  • Read our article: How do I find a knowledgeable consultant?
  • Check out the list of consultants who have participated in the development of the Accessibility Switchboard site.

Do you need more information on various aspects of accessibility?

  • Check out the list of subject matter experts who have participated in the development of the Accessibility Switchboard site.
  • Talk to people who are familiar with the needs of people with disabilities: Look for contacts in Consumer Disability Organizations.
  • Find knowledgeable people in Professional and Industry Accessibility Associations.

For Consumers

Do you need to know what to do before approaching companies with accessibility questions?

  • Read our article: Documenting a day in your life: demonstrating the level of accessibility of the technologies you interact with, and those you cannot interact with.
  • Read our article: How to approach change makers: what are the pros and cons of various options?

Do you need to get advice and/or support from people familiar with the needs of people with disabilities?

  • For consumer questions relating to blindness and low vision, use our Consumer Contact Form to directly connect with the National Federation of the Blind.
  • For consumer questions relating to other disabilities, contact other Consumer Disability Organizations.

Related sections of the Accessibility Switchboard

  • Accessibility Switchboard Community of Practice members
  • List of Professional and Industry Accessibility Associations
  • List of Consumer Disability Organizations

About the Project

The objective of the project is to generate new, freely available resources—guides, and other articles—for readers who want to bring about changes to their situation, and changes to the organizations they work in. Read more About the Accessibility Switchboard Project...

News & Announcements

We've developed new logos for the Community of Practice, and provided logos for Linking to the Switchboard and its guides and resources.

Contact Information

For Switchboard project inquiries, Email Us or use an Online Contact Form

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