Global Accessibility Awareness Day · May 21, 2026
Digital Accessibility Resources
Resources from CIDE to help individuals with disabilities, educators, and families find and use digital assistive technology.
Disability & the Digital World
1.3 billion
people worldwide live with a significant disability. That's 16% of the global population.
1 in 4*
*28.7% of U.S. adults (roughly 61 million people) have some type of disability.
2.5 billion
people globally need at least one assistive product — hardware, software, or both.
95.9%
of the top 1 million home pages have detectable WCAG failures.
Data sources: World Health Organization · CDC Disability and Health Data · WebAIM Million Report · Pew Research Center · Click-Away Pound Survey. Statistics reflect the most recently available data at time of publication.
Further reading
Guides & Reference Resources
Curated by the CIDE team — these are the resources they point individuals, families, and educators toward most often.
A Transition Guide — U.S. Department of Education
Handbook on transitioning from education to employment for people with disabilities, including federal policies and AT supports.
The Promise of Assistive Technology — National Academies
Comprehensive overview of AT for enhancing activity and work participation, supported by the Social Security Administration.
Family Guide to AT and Transition Planning — CTD Institute
Family-focused guide covering AT planning, laws governing accommodations, and a glossary of key terms.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Free, expert guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment from the U.S. Department of Labor.
National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT:C)
Federally funded center supporting transition from school to postsecondary education and employment for people with disabilities.
PACER Center — Transition & Employment
Information for families with youth in transition, from the National Parent Center on Transition and Employment.