The World Institute on Disability (WID) advances the inclusion, rights and justice of people with disabilities with the design and delivery of whole community solutions.
Our Mission
On a global scale, to continuously advance the rights and opportunities of more than one billion people with disabilities.
Disability-Led
We believe in the power of people with disabilities to lead, and that lived experience is critical in creating effective policies, systems, tools, products, and services.
New White Paper Available Now - Accountability Now: Enforcing Accessibility Standards in the Mobile App Economy
The mobile app economy is thriving—but millions of disabled users are being left behind. With nearly 90% of smartphone use happening within apps, accessibility isn’t a bonus feature—it’s a necessity. So, why do so many apps still fail to meet basic accessibility standards?
Through funding from ACT - The App Association, WID's latest white paper explores this critical issue, uncovering:
- Challenges - Accessibility challenges that users confront every day
- Barriers - The legal and design barriers hindering progress
- Data - Compelling data from a decade of research conducted by WID
- Actions - Essential actions that businesses, developers, and app stores need to take NOW to drive change
Whether you are a forward-thinking policymaker, an innovative tech leader, or an everyday app user, this paper will challenge your perspective on digital inclusion and highlight those overlooked. Don't miss out on this important conversation.
Read the full white paper now.
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Current GADRA Activations
WID, through our role in the Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration (GADRA) has launched a full scale response in support of people with disabilities in several locations.
Visit the pages below for the latest updates!
Resources for our community
Need to know quick tips on building accessible websites, events, or documents? How to prepare your community for emergencies and disasters? Wondering how your disability benefits would be impacted if you started working?
We know how important it is to have answers you can trust - check out our resources for tips & tools to help, from our experts!
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