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Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand.
In today’s episode of our exclusive Tech Forward series, we’re discussing the importance of digital accessibility for Canadian businesses. We’ll explore the common challenges SMBs face, how to build an effective accessibility plan, and the steps businesses can take to close gaps and make a lasting impact on digital inclusion.
Joining us today is Jeff Mills, Co-Founder of GrackleDocs Inc., a leader in software and services designed to make digital content accessible for everyone.
Key Highlights:
- Common Accessibility Challenges for SMBs: Jeff discusses the biggest barriers SMBs face in making their digital content accessible and how competing priorities affect their progress.
- Building an Effective Accessibility Plan: How organizations new to digital accessibility should begin creating a plan and the key elements it should include.
- Closing Gaps and Creating Lasting Impact: Jeff shares strategies for addressing legacy content issues and making accessibility efforts sustainable long-term.
- Jeff’s Journey into Accessibility: How Jeff’s personal experience as a father of a daughter with a disability influenced his focus on digital accessibility.
- The Role of Technology in Scaling Accessibility: The role technology plays in helping organizations efficiently scale their accessibility efforts.
Special Thanks to Our Partners:
RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.html
UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWA
Google: https://www.google.ca/
A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/
ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspx
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.
