Accessibility starts at the blueprint! Use universal design principles, provide auditory and visual signals, and ensure elevators are spacious. Every detail counts for an inclusive environment! #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #GAAD #GAAD24

Digital inclusion is key! Platforms can improve by offering screen reader compatibility, voice command options, customizable text sizes, and color contrast settings. Accessibility benefits everyone! #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #GAAD #GAAD24

Accessibility starts at the blueprint! Use universal design principles, provide auditory and visual signals, and ensure elevators are spacious. Every detail counts for an inclusive environment! #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #GAAD #GAAD24

Spotting performative allyship? Encourage brands to go beyond PR by embedding accessibility into their core values, supporting inclusive policies, and actively engaging with disability advocates. #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #GAAD #GAAD24

Digital inclusion is key! Platforms can improve by offering screen reader compatibility, voice command options, customizable text sizes, and color contrast settings. Accessibility benefits everyone! #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #GAAD #GAAD24

AXSChat Let's make sure our community isn't used as a PR shield! #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #GAAD #GAAD24 Debra Ruh AXSChat Neil Milliken Antonio Vieira Santos Thea Kurdi ♿

A5 Public accountability platforms and social media can pressure companies to be genuine. Partnering with credible advocacy organizations for oversight and stronger legal frameworks can help. #AXSChat #GAAD24

A4. Awards should include accessibility and inclusion in their criteria, have diverse judging panels, and recognize a broad range of achievements in the disability community. #AXSChat #GAAD24

AXSChat Accountability starts with us! Expose tokenism, advocate for real inclusion, and support watchdog organizations that monitor corporate practices. Let's make sure our community isn't used as a PR shield! #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #GAAD #GAAD24

Hold companies accountable by demanding transparency, calling out performative actions, and supporting brands that show genuine commitment. Let’s elevate voices that matter! #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #GAAD #GAAD24

5. How can we better hold companies accountable when they use our community to silence criticism or boost their image? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #GAAD #GAAD24 #BuiltBarriers

Change the awards game! Introduce diverse judging panels, clear and fair criteria, and highlight achievements from marginalized groups. Inclusivity and merit must go hand in hand! #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #GAAD #GAAD24

4. What changes would you like to see to ensure awards in our industries truly reflect merit and inclusivity? Discuss below. #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #GAAD #GAAD24 #BuiltBarriers

A3.Brands need year-round initiatives and real engagement with the disability community, not just token support during events. Transparency and leadership roles for disabled individuals are key. #AXSChat #GAAD24 #Disability

Spotting performative allyship? Encourage brands to go beyond PR by embedding accessibility into their core values, supporting inclusive policies, and actively engaging with disability advocates. #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #GAAD #GAAD24

3. Have you encountered brands that seem to support the disability community only for good PR? How can we encourage genuine support instead? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #GAAD #GAAD24 #BuiltBarriers