Accessibility

How Cisco is closing the gap on accessibility

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How Cisco is closing the gap on accessibility

technology entrepreneur Joe Devon and Ben Ogilvie, head of accessibility at ArcTouch, recently visited Cisco, they talked about how both GenX and Millennials are “aging into disability.”  Those of us in these generations, they explained, could be in for a rude awakening: On the one hand, we’re not digital natives, but we have spent the last couple of decades acclimating to a world of apps and digital services. On the other hand, the digital world…

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Believe and Achieve: Cisco and Spencer Wood at Adaptive Spirit

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Believe and Achieve: Cisco and Spencer Wood at Adaptive Spirit

This April, Cisco’s Americas Service Provider team is proud to sponsor two-time U.S. Paralympic skier Spencer Wood at AS2025 in Vail, Colorado April 3 – 6. For nearly 30 years, the marquee event for Adaptive Spirit has united telecommunications leaders and the adaptive sports community to support and celebrate the U.S. Para Ski and Snowboard Team. Adaptive Spirit is a powerful example of what’s possible when industries come together with a shared commitment to inclusivity…

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Embracing neurodiversity: The key to unlocking hidden talent in the workforce

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Embracing neurodiversity: The key to unlocking hidden talent in the workforce

The technology sector is undergoing a seismic shift, not only in terms of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) but also in how companies recruit and leverage talent. As AI transforms the industry and recruitment processes, organizations are beginning to understand the immense value of hiring neurodivergent talent—individuals whose brains function differently than what’s considered “typical” and who often excel in areas overlooked by traditional hiring methods. This shift opens new doors, particularly for…

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