Mphasis unleashes the next in Digital Accessibility: continues to transform lives of people with disabilities in both the physical and digital worlds

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New York, NY (1888PressRelease) May 20, 2016 - Celebrating the spirit of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Mphasis, a leading IT services and solutions provider today announced its roadmap for 'Digital Accessibility' which include:
• Comprehensive Accessibility Solutions that include maturity assessment systems, customized learning management, review services for digital assets, consulting & training services and assistive technologies. These solutions are intended to empower people with disabilities in the digital world and enable them to access digital content, web pages, mobile applications, and use all kinds of digital assets effortlessly

• Partnership with Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) for a Digital Accessibility Initiative (DAI) to:
o Develop and test accessible applications, products for the community of people with disabilities

o Fund fellowships to create a talent pool for creating accessible products and services

o Conduct high impact research on Digital Accessibility

"We all have a role to play in making this world a better place. This initiative is a step in the direction of leveraging technology to make that happen. Over the years, Mphasis has pioneered various high impact initiatives in the area of physical accessibilities. This is a natural transition to leverage our digital expertise to enable Digital Accessibility," said Ganesh Ayyar, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, Mphasis.

"Technology intersects every facet of our lives. Making it accessible for everyone regardless of any disability is imperative. Being able to leverage technology isn't something that would be nice to have someday on a fancy gadget. It's something we need in the here and now. Organizations must reinvent their digital footprint to be relevant and engaging to all," said Eric Bridges, Executive Director, The American Council for Blind.

Mphasis has a strong history of advocacy and success in accessibility; receiving the NCPEDP-Shell Helen Keller Award and President's Award for inclusion and employment of people with disabilities. Mphasis found that the lack of accessible assets means losing out on 20% of quality talent; over 400 of their employees have a disability. Mphasis has also partnered with The International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-B), to support and nurture deserving social enterprises including that of addressing the challenges faced by people with disabilities.

In association with NCPEDP, Mphasis had instituted the 'Universal Design' award for individuals and organizations working to create an accessible and barrier-free society for people with disabilities in the areas of built environment, transport, ICT, services, aids and appliances. In an effort to transform Bengaluru into a mobility friendly city for people with disabilities and the elderly, Mphasis has partnered with IIIT-B and incubated India's first accessible cab service called 'KickStart Cabs' with the NGO - 'Wheels of Change.'

About Mphasis
Recently named by American Banker and BAI as one of the top companies in FinTech and as the "Most Distinguished Digital Company in 2015" by The Economic Times, Mphasis fuels this by combining superior human capital with cutting edge solutions in hyper-specialized areas. Contact Mphasis on www.mphasis.com.

For further information, please contact:
Deepa Nagraj
Mphasis Corporate Communications
deepa.nagaraj ( @ ) mphasis dot com
+1 (347) 268 0661 | +1 (646) 424 5160 |+91 9845 256 283

Sumana Bhat
Mphasis Corporate Communications
Sumana.bhat ( @ ) mphasis dot com
09902980980

Esther Young
Gutenberg Communications
esther ( @ ) gutenbergpr dot com
+1 (646) 775 6314

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