IBM India launched the first ever human ability and accessibility center in the country that aims to make technology and information easily accessible to people with visual, cognitive, hearing and motor disabilities in India. Located at India Research Lab in New Delhi, the IBM India human ability and accessibility center would provide technology for empowering differently-abled people including people facing educational and economic challenges, and collaborate with key government bodies on accessibility related policy and standards in India. Through the use of solutions developed by IBM research this advanced virtual center hopes to help employees maximize their potential, regardless of ability or disability.

According to Frances West, Director-BM Human Ability and Accessibility Center, IBM, “IBM has supported technology and information needs to accelerate accessibility for over 90 years through our research and development, offerings and social outreach programs. We would continue that endeavor in the future as well.”

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