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Accessible Technology: A Critical Requirement to Win Business with the Federal Government
(804) 749-3565
info@tecaccess.net
Rockville, VA - July 7, 2009 -- TecAccess, a leading provider of accessibility solutions, has announced its next ground breaking webcast: Accessible Electronic and Information Technology: A Critical Requirement to Win Business with the Federal Government. The event, lead by Theresa Lee, president of TecAccess, and LaMondre Pough, business development manager and radio personality, will be held July 23, 2009 at 2pm EST.
Participants of the webcast will effectively target:
- The top methods that successful federal vendors use to win business with the government
- How all organizations can take advantage of the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" through accessibility compliance
- The importance of VPATs
- The BuyAccessible Wizard and the BuyAccessible Product and Services Directory
"Industry analysts expect that the buying power of people with disabilities will quickly exceed the $1 trillion mark in the years ahead, much of this spent on technology and using the online environment to make purchases," explained co-presenter, Theresa Lee. The compelling evidence of the purchasing power of this market segment makes it clear that businesses need to conduct operations, including web design, in ways that will attract customers with disabilities to their goods and services. "An inclusive and universal design approach to technology is critical to both federal agencies and private industry wishing to anticipate future needs of this growing population, an untapped market that is fast becoming a prized consumer niche," said LaMondre Pough, who will present alongside Lee.
The legislation referred to as "Section 508" requires that electronic and information technology that is developed or purchased by the federal government is accessible by people with disabilities. Although Section 508 refers to technology that is developed or purchased by the federal government, accessibility is quickly becoming an important mandate in the private sector as well. Companies that have responded to this growing consumer base -- comprised of Baby Boomers, seniors, and persons with disabilities - have developed greater market share by considering accessibility in all stages of product development and marketing.
Successful businesses know that to increase sales with the federal market it is critical to comply to Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act. As an example, the recent stimulus bill, known as the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act," a $787 billion measure designed to fund a wide array of projects and programs, has placed accessibility as a critical component for federal agencies responsible for spending and distributing stimulus funds, as well as federal vendors hoping to do business with the government. It will be critical that these agencies and funding recipients comply with all applicable laws, including those protecting the rights of people with disabilities.
Sign up now to attend Accessible Electronic and Information Technology: A Critical Requirement to Win Business with the Federal Government on July 23, 2009 at 2pm EST.
About TecAccess
TecAccess is the most awarded risk management and accessibility consultancy in the world. TecAccess turns potential risks into a marketplace advantage through leading accessibility services and products. With a focus on Section 508 compliance, TecAccess makes Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) accessible to the world´s largest and fastest growing demographic - people with disabilities. TecAccess is a certified Woman-Owned and SBA certified 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB).
For further information about TecAccess, please call: (804) 749-3565, e-mail info@tecaccess.net, or visit our website at www.TecAccess.net.
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