Ableism in Tech: Building Accessible Products with the Founders of Dateability

Описание: In this episode of Disability@Work, Ashley Sims is joined by Jacqueline and Alexa Child, sisters and co-founders of Dateability, the first dating app built specifically for people with disabilities. They share how ableism shows up in mainstream dating apps, why disabled users are so often overlooked in tech design, and what inclusive, accessible products can look like when disabled people lead the process.

The conversation also dives into:
Why accessibility is rarely prioritized in tech development
The myth that disabled people lack spending power
The challenges of building truly accessible digital products
Funding barriers faced by disabled and women founders
How features like image descriptions and disability disclosure create safer, more inclusive experiences

This episode is a must-listen for tech leaders, designers, founders, and anyone committed to disability inclusion, accessible design, and equitable innovation.

Disability@Work is a production of Disability Solutions, a non-profit job board and consulting firm dedicated to helping people with disabilities achieve career success—partnering with corporate employers to help them understand the value in hiring and retaining top talent from the disability community.

Disability Solutions: https://www.disabilitytalent.org/
Datability: https://info.dateabilityapp.com/