Is your organisation ready for the Accessibility Directive?
This conversation was recorded on 31 January 2025 as part of Friday Knowledge - our knowledge series on diversity and inclusion.
Digital accessibility is not just about technology, but about creating an inclusive and user-friendly experience for everyone, regardless of their circumstances. The new legislation, which will come into force in June 2025, requires digital services to be accessible to all.
During the Friday Knowledge session, we will gain insights on how companies can take concrete steps towards digital inclusion and why it is not only about complying with laws but also about creating a better user experience for all. During Friday Knowledge, we will hear about both business and human perspectives on the topic, as well as concrete examples and lessons learnt from companies that have already implemented accessible digital solutions.
Contributors:
Mr Lennart Engelhardt, Founder and CEO, Funka International - "Digital inclusion is about much more than just technology"
Lennart explains why digital inclusion is business-critical and highlights both the legal and human perspectives.
Anna Stålberg, Accessibility Manager, Handelsbanken - "Handelsbanken's path to digital accessibility - tips and lessons learnt"
Anna shares practical advice and experiences from Handelsbanken's work with digital accessibility.
Susanne Arnesson, Digital Accessibility Consultant - "Creating digitally accessible websites" Susanne, who has been blind for many years, shares her deep understanding of how websites can be made accessible to all users.
Moderator: Sara Sadarangani, Unicus
Chat facilitator: David Pamsjö, Cancer Foundation
Location of recording: The Friday Knowledge was recorded at our member's home DNB Sweden
Tips! Increase your active listening through our conversation questions!
Discussion questions to reflect on:
- What are your key takeaways?
- What can you use in your business/for you?
- What do you see as challenges in your organisation/for you?
Small reflections can make a big difference. Thinking about these questions will help you put your knowledge into practice and contribute to a more inclusive workplace.
