Welcome to the recording of our enlightening webinar on digital accessibility, featuring SaralX, an innovative Indian startup dedicated to breaking down barriers and promoting inclusive design. Hosted by Julia Charlton, chair of the Commonwealth Chamber, this session delves into the importance of making digital assets accessible to individuals with disabilities—a global population of around 600 million people, as highlighted by UN statistics. In this webinar, we explore the transformative potential of inclusive design and its capacity to create seamless user experiences for people with diverse abilities. Our esteemed speaker, Akashdeep Bansal, the visionary founder of SaralX, shares his personal journey and the mission of his company. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, Akashdeep has dedicated his life to enhancing accessibility through technology. Key Highlights: • Understanding Accessibility: Learn what accessibility means and why it's crucial for digital platforms. • Types of Disabilities: Discover the four main categories of disabilities—vision, hearing, locomotor, and neural. • Assistive Technologies: Explore the tools and techniques used by individuals with disabilities to interact with digital content. • Challenges and Solutions: Understand the common barriers to accessibility and how to overcome them. • WCAG Guidelines: Get familiar with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and their importance in creating accessible digital content. Akashdeep also provides practical insights into the socio-economic impact of excluding people with disabilities and how inclusive design can benefit organizations and society as a whole. He emphasizes the importance of creating digital platforms that are perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust, ensuring they are accessible to everyone. Watch this recording to gain a deeper understanding of digital accessibility and learn how to make your digital assets more inclusive. Let’s work together to empower every user and create a more accessible digital world.