14 Accessibility
HP and accessibility
Because HP works to weave diversity, inclusion, and work/life into the fabric of the company, it is reflected in
everything HP does. HP strives to create an inclusive environment focused on connecting people to the power
of technology throughout the world.
Finding the technology tools you need
Technology can unleash your human potential. Assistive technology removes barriers and helps you create
independence at home, at work, and in the community. Assistive technology helps increase, maintain, and
improve the functional capabilities of electronic and information technology. For more information, see
Finding the best assistive technology on page 57
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The HP commitment
HP is committed to providing products and services that are accessible for people with disabilities. This
commitment supports the company's diversity objectives and helps ensure that the benefits of technology
are available to all.
The HP accessibility goal is to design, produce, and market products and services that can be effectively used
by everyone, including people with disabilities, either on a stand-alone basis or with appropriate assistive
devices.
To achieve that goal, this Accessibility Policy establishes seven key objectives to guide HP actions. All HP
managers and employees are expected to support these objectives and their implementation in accordance
with their roles and responsibilities:
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Raise the level of awareness of accessibility issues within HP, and provide employees with the training
they need to design, produce, market, and deliver accessible products and services.
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Develop accessibility guidelines for products and services, and hold product development groups
accountable for implementing these guidelines where competitively, technically, and economically
feasible.
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Involve people with disabilities in the development of accessibility guidelines and in the design and
testing of products and services.
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Document accessibility features, and make information about HP products and services publicly
available in an accessible form.
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Establish relationships with leading assistive technology and solution providers.
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Support internal and external research and development that improves assistive technology relevant to
HP products and services.
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Support and contribute to industry standards and guidelines for accessibility.
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)
IAAP is a not-for-profit association focused on advancing the accessibility profession through networking,
education, and certification. The objective is to help accessibility professionals develop and advance their
careers and to better enable organizations to integrate accessibility into their products and infrastructure.
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