Issue link: https://essentialaccessibility.ufcontent.com/i/1422383
14 | essentialaccessibility.com eSSENTIAL Accessibility in Action Helping a global healthcare provider project a disability- friendly image to patients and their families. Merck, a global healthcare leader, is working to help the world be well. As part of its commitment to increasing access to healthcare, Merck wanted to make its internal and external digital properties inclusive and disability-friendly. Merck is partnering with eSSENTIAL Accessibility to implement a comprehensive accessibility solution and achieve the following results: • Project a disability-friendly and inclusive image to website visitors, job applicants, and employees with disabilities. To date, more than 13,000 people who care deeply about disability and diversity have engaged with Merck digitally. • Achieve and maintain compliance with web accessibility standards, regulations, and WCAG 2.0. • Create a culture of trust and inclusion. By supporting assistive technology communication, Merck has made it easier for people with disabilities to pursue career opportunities with the company and receive on-the-job training. "We are pleased to join this important coalition of organizations that are working together to empower people with different abilities by making inclusivity the norm."