Accessibility: The New Imperative in Corporate Learning

As virtual and hybrid learning environments continue to be the norm in corporate training, accessibility has shifted from being a “nice-to-have” to an absolute necessity. According to Forbes, businesses that overlook accessibility miss out on an invaluable pool of talent, perspectives, and innovation. Yet, despite this growing awareness, many workplaces continue to fall short in providing the needed accommodations.  

This gap is significant. Accessibility directly impacts employee engagement, productivity, and inclusion, particularly as virtual training continues to expand. If companies fail to make learning environments accessible, they risk losing out on the rich contributions of their disabled employees—individuals who often hit a career ceiling due to persistent accessibility barriers. 

It’s time for organizations to recognize accessibility not just as a compliance measure but as a catalyst for inclusion and innovation. Making corporate learning accessible will benefit all employees and drive a more inclusive and productive workplace. 

Accessibility is key to creating an inclusive learning experience! To make it easy, download our free “Checklist for Facilitating and Hosting Accessible Virtual Classes” —packed with tips for designers, producers, and facilitators to make your sessions truly inclusive. It covers essentials like: 

• Universal Design principles 

• Captioning  

• Accessible fonts and colors  

• Designing for screen readers, and more! 
  

You can also join our InSync Academy course, Accessible & Inclusive Virtual Classroom Masterclass and learn how to implement these tools right away! 

Let’s create impactful, accessible virtual learning spaces for all.