Recharge Your Digital Accessibility with RESPECT

Technology is a wondrous thing. With a quick search, we can find all the information we need on anything we want. We can order dinner, research a paper, listen to a podcast. It’s become so common that most of us take it for granted – but not everyone has that luxury. Websites and apps are still largely inaccessible to people living with vision, hearing, cognitive or mobility disabilities. If you happen to have a disability, then it’s not uncommon to find technology can be more of a burden than a boon. From both a civil rights and a business perspective, people with disabilities are underserved by today’s digital products so RESPECT is joining the effort to bring awareness on this issue.

May 18th marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), an annual awareness day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of digital accessibility and inclusion for the more than one billion people with disabilities. By promoting accessibility, we can create a more equitable and inclusive world where everyone has equal access to information, services, and opportunities. In an era when technology just keeps getting more and more a part of our lives, it’s never been more important to ensure every user receives a first-rate digital experience on the web. Someone with a disability must be able to experience web-based services, content, and other digital products with the same successful outcome as those without disabilities.

Are you questioning if you are accessible? Let RESPECT help you to unlock the potential of your digital presence with our comprehensive section 508 compliance and digital accessibility services. By ensuring your website and digital content are accessible to all users, regardless of their abilities, you'll expand your reach and maximize engagement. From increasing user satisfaction to boosting search engine visibility, our solutions not only meet regulatory requirements but also drive real business outcomes. Don't miss out on the opportunity to create a more inclusive and successful digital future - partner with us for your accessibility needs. 

We hope you'll join us in this important effort to build a more accessible and inclusive digital future.

Opportunities to Check Out RESPECT at Trade Shows

RESPECT attends many trade shows throughout the year across the State of Florida. Trade shows and reverse trade shows provide a unique opportunity to market our commodities and services to our customers from the different agencies and municipalities.

On May 22, RESPECT Commodities Manager Rebekah Small and Vice President Courtney Swilley will attend the FAPPO Trade Show in Orlando. We look forward to the opportunity to speak with trade show attendees about the RESPECT mission of employing individuals who are blind or have other disabilities and the various types of commodities and services the program offers. RESPECT is excited about this great opportunity to build new relationships, as well as meet existing customers in person. 

This summer, RESPECT will also attend the 2023 Florida Association of Counties and the Florida League of Cities conferences. The RESPECT booth will be stocked with information about us along with treats. Come visit us and learn about the commodities and services RESPECT has to offer.