2021 AccessAbility Awards
Our Vision
The Helen Keller Services AccessAbility Awards was created to recognize companies, non-profit organizations and individuals who are using their talents and resources to support individuals who are DeafBlind, blind or have low vision and make the society more accessible and inclusive through their services, practices, products and workforce diversity efforts.
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2021 AccessAbility Awards
Recognizing companies who are using their talents and resources to support the DeafBlind community
Watch the AwardsAward Recipient: Microsoft
Jessica Rafuse, Director of Policy & Partnerships, Accessibility, accepts the award on behalf of Microsoft.Video & Transcript
2021 AccessAbility Award Recipient: Microsoft - Jessica Rafuse
Exceptional commitment towards accessibility when developing products and services, and by doubling down on disability inclusion throughout the company and empowering others to adopt similar best practices
Watch hereAward Recipient: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Christine Simmons, COO, accepts the award on behalf of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Video & Transcript
2021 AccessAbility Award Recipient: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - Christine Simmons
Outstanding work in providing accessible accommodations to first-time casted DeafBlind actor Robert Tarango in the Oscar®-nominated film Feeling Through during the 93rd Oscars® ceremony
Watch hereAward Recipient: Sunrise Credit Services
Dawn Simmons, VP, and Elizabeth Vidas, Assistant VP, accept the award on behalf of Sunrise Credit Services.Video & Transcript
2021 AccessAbility Award Recipient: Sunrise Credit Services - Dawn Simmons & Elizabeth Vidas
Making diversity and inclusivity a priority by providing training and employment opportunities to people who are blind, DeafBlind and have low vision
Watch hereAward Recipient: UsableNet
Tanner Gers, Head of Partnerships, and Jason Taylor, Chief Innovation Officer, accept the award on behalf of UsableNet.Video & Transcript
2021 AccessAbility Award Recipient: UsableNet - Tanner Gers & Jason Taylor
Its work in improving website accessibility and its commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce
Watch hereAward Recipient: Be My Eyes
Christian Erfurt, CEO/ Co-founder, accepts the award on behalf of Be My Eyes.Video & Transcript
2021 AccessAbility Award Recipient: Be My Eyes - Christian Erfurt
Its exceptional services in making the world more accessible for people who are blind through its network of volunteers
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If you are interested in joining our committee or make a recommendation for 2022, contact Mary Fu at mfu@helenkeller.org.