Verizon Forward for Good Accelerator
Unlocking Opportunity Beyond Access
Challenge
In 2022, Verizon's "Forward for Good Accelerator" aimed to advance technology for the disability community. The challenge was to ensure meaningful inclusion and develop tailored solutions for people with disabilities, addressing the significant gap in digital accessibility.
Solution
The Resource Key, a leader in digital accessibility marketing, was the perfect partner, leveraging our core service areas:
- Educational Leadership: Led a course on digital accessibility and marketing for the accelerator cohort.
- Sharing Expertise: Used our extensive network to promote the program to over 50,000 followers, ensuring broad engagement.
Impact
Our collaboration with Verizon delivered substantial benefits:
- Financial and Technical Support: Startups received $50,000 in funding, hands-on technology coaching, and essential resources to scale their solutions.
- Expert Mentorship: Provided valuable insights and advice from industry leaders, including professionals from The Resource Key.
ESG, CSR, and SDG Alignment
- ESG: Promotes sustainable and inclusive technological development, aligning with environmental, social, and governance criteria.
- CSR: Supports corporate social responsibility by driving impactful social change and empowering startups to create accessible technologies.
- SDG: Advances Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 10: Reduces inequality by promoting inclusive technologies. SDG 17: Strengthens global partnerships for sustainable development.