20% of Americans cannot access digital media.
As our population continues to age, that number keeps growing. However, the vast majority of digital content does not meet even the minimum accessibility requirements.
We’re going to change that.
THE INCLUSIVITY OPPORTUNITY
Today, nearly 20% of Americans live with a disability — and digital content is difficult or impossible for them to navigate, understand and consume.
What’s more, even when content meets minimum accessibility requirements, it may not actually be usable for those who rely on assistive technology, like screen readers.
ENTER, DIGITAL EQUITY
Digitally equitable content is designed to create a universal experience that’s inclusive of people who are blind or visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, or those with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, such as the inability to use a mouse.
When you provide technology systems that exceed minimum accessibility regulations, you will improve the value of your brand by better serving your employees, customers and prospects in the market.
Excluding people with disabilities as employees and customers limits business opportunity.
This demographic makes up 20% of the population (and growing). They are brand-loyal, and highly underserved by most organizations.
More than 26,000 new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) discrimination lawsuits are filed each year.
A universally accessible digital experience allows your organization to avoid legal exposure, fines and resulting poor publicity.
Serving this need gives you the opportunity to level up on equity within the organization.
By being inclusive with all audiences, companies can reap diverse intangible benefits, including an improved overall culture.
A UNIVERSAL DIGITAL EXPERIENCE
We understand that accessible, usable content requires more than just meeting minimum accessibility requirements.
LCI Tech offers comprehensive remediation services for corporate, non-profit and governmental organizations enabling full digital equity for those with disabilities — our usability testing is completed by experts with disabilities, who have first-hand experience with multiple accessibility tools and platforms. All of our testing initiatives are guided by WCAG 2.0, Section 508 and universal design principles.
EVALUATE
Testing by a diverse workforce of technically skilled accessibility experts, including those who are blind or visually impaired.
REMEDIATE
Comprehensive training for your in-house or third-party technical staff.
MITIGATE
Ongoing monitoring and maintenance service options to ensure you stay compliant.
See how we can build real value for your organization.
WHY LCI TECH?
Our employees are skilled users of assistive technology and bring that first-hand experience to ensure a truly universal digital experience for your brand.
We combine our innovative approach to accessibility with decades of business experience, and a deep commitment to the blind community. We are one of the largest employers of Americans who are blind, serving organizations in the public and private sectors, including commercial, higher education and government customers.
LCI Tech is an authorized government contractor and National Industries for the Blind (NIB) agency.
*LCI Tech is a division of LCI.
MEET OUR TEAM
Head of LCI Tech
John brings 13 years of business experience in various domestic and international industries to the LCI Tech group. While launching and serving as the CEO for Aster Cameroon, a global telecom infrastructure Joint Venture, he built a $45 million business bringing internet access across Africa. Afterwards he became an early member of Homestrings, a USAID backed crowdfunding platform, where he helped raise capital for startups in Emerging Markets. John holds his MBA from George Washington University, BS in Accounting from North Carolina State University and Certified Professional in Accessible Core Competencies (CPACC).
John knows no barriers. You can find him exploring the ends of the world, from summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro, to drinking Pisco Sours in Lima!
Digital Accessibility Analyst
Vanh specializes in identifying accessibility issues through robust website audit and testing protocol, and recommending solutions based on international standards. She also creates digital accessibility content for training. Vanh joins LCI Tech from the Governor Morehead School for the Blind, where she provided assistive technology training. She holds her BA in Anthropology from UNC Greensboro, and is a Certified Professional in Accessible Core Competencies (CPACC).
Vanh brings the same level of tenacity to accessibility testing as she does to word puzzles and brainteasers!
Technology Services Representative
Carla conducts usability and accessibility tests on websites and other digital content based on international standards. She joins the LCI Tech team after a 38-year career with the NC Dept of Commerce, Division of Employment Security, where she supported claimants and employers. Carla is currently working towards becoming a CPACC.
When Carla is not knocking down accessibility barriers, she is knocking down pins as a member of the Raleigh Outlaws bowling league!
Is your organization up to par?
Join Our Team
We’re looking for explorers, ground-breakers and never-settlers. If you have the technological savvy and the drive to make a difference, send your resume and a cover letter to: careers@lcitech.com