Why It Matters
Accessibility consulting for interactive workshops, digital marketing, and event planning to make your business inclusive, competitive, and open to everyone.
Stats in the U.S.
Why Do We Need Accessibility
Accessibility is more than a feature –
It is the foundation for innovation and economic success.
In the U.S., more than 1 in 4 adults,
approximately 28.7% of our national population lives with a disability.
Enhancing access not only creates a direct impact; more than 25% of the population depends on universal design in their daily lives.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC). Disability Impacts All of Us – U.S. Data, 2025
Economic Opportunity
Market Potential for Your Business
According to the Global Economics of
Disability Report (2024) from the Return on Disabilities Group, which surveyed over 11,000 individuals with disabilities, found that the
estimated disposable income of people with disabilities:
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The U.S. has a total of over $1.3 trillion
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Global (North America and Europe) total
exceeds $2.6 trillion
Making individuals with disabilities the largest emerging market.
As the baby boomer generation ages, its spending is expected to be significantly influential in the next two
decades.
Source: Return on Disability Group.
The Global Economics of Disability Report: 2024.
The Market is Changing - Are You Keeping Up?
1. The Overall Population is Aging
With an estimated 73 million Baby Boomers in the U.S. — approximately 2.4 million in Oregon and Washington combined — a significant portion of the population is aging, many of whom live with disabilities. Their growing disposable income makes them a valuable customer base for businesses and organizations that prioritize access.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau. www.data.census.gov (2019)
2. Access Needs Have Grown Post-COVID
The number of individuals living longer with disabilities, including long COVID, now reflects an estimated 22% of the global working-age population ages 25-64. Organizations that prioritize access not only support their workforce but also maximize returns on their contributions.
Source: Return on Disability. Global Economics Report (2024)
3. The World is More Digital Than Ever
Customers engage with businesses every day through phones and social media, with an estimated 58% of market share on mobile devices. In an increasingly digital world, enhancing online accessibility is the simplest and most effective way to improve customer access and retention.
Source: StatCounter. GlobalStats (2025)
Did you know inaccessibility could be costing you an entire customer base?
Explore our Advantages of Access page to find out how better access means more customers, more engagement, and more revenue.
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