University of Phoenix shares survey findings on accessibility skills and training opportunities in the workplace
Survey of people leaders in information technology, healthcare and education fields commissioned with The Harris Poll highlights strengths and opportunities for developing accessibility skills in the workplace
The University of Phoenix Accessibility Survey highlights the importance of accessibility in workplace practices and professional development. The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of University of Phoenix, was developed in partnership with Teach Access to understand workplace commitment to accessibility and opportunities for skills development. The above image depicts the following information and data points with supporting graphs and imagery:
Title: University of Phoenix Accessibility Survey
Subtitle: Highlighting the importance of accessibility in workplace practices and professional development.
Survey Overview
Conducted by: The Harris Poll on behalf of University of Phoenix and in partnership with Teach Access.
Participants: 459 US managers from IT, healthcare and education.
Purpose: Understand workplace commitment to accessibility and opportunities for skill development.
Accessibility Integration
60% of organizations have accessibility built into all development phases.
57% of managers report their organization has staff in accessibility specialist roles.
69% of IT managers report higher integration. Managers in both healthcare and education report 56%.
Hiring and Training Initiatives
89% of organizations have initiatives to hire, train and retain employees with disabilities.
60% of organizations value completion of university-level accessibility courses (credit or non-credit) by their employees.
62% of organizations have mentorship or job placement partnerships to hire, train and/or retain employees with disabilities.
50% of organizations have job coaching programs to hire, train and/or retain employees with disabilities.
Demand for Accessibility Skills
59%: The increase in demand for accessibility skills over the past 5 years.
95%: Managers who need professional development in accessibility skills.
Top 3 Opportunities for Improvement:
Disability as part of diversity programs (32%)
Use of assistive technology (31%)
General understanding of disability (30%)
Challenges in Hiring
53% of organizations have difficulty finding candidates with accessibility skills or an understanding of what those skills entail.
Professional Development Needs
Disability as part of diversity programs
Assistive technology usage
Legal foundations for accessibility
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Multimedia accessibility
HTML and responsive design
About Teach Access
A nonprofit working to bridge the accessibility skills gap by collaborating with educational institutions, industry, government and disability advocacy organizations.
Learn more about Teach Access at teachaccess.org.
About University of Phoenix
Supports working adults and students with disabilities.
Provides flexible learning opportunities and career services.
Accommodated 15,937 students in university courses in 2023.
Learn more about University of Phoenix’s Accessibility Surveyhere.
Credit: Conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of University of Phoenix
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