announced their partnership to help organizations create a more accessible digital experience. “The pandemic has exposed how heavily we rely on the internet in our social, private and professional lives, and lack of accessibility for individuals living with disabilities severely compromises how they can participate in the community, economy and job market,” said Dave Hale, founder and partner of Craft&Crew. For Hale, breaking the stigma that digital accessibility is a trade-off with engaging aesthetics and design is top of mind. “There’s kind of a belief that to design accessible digital products means that it’s coming at the cost of good modern design practices,” Hale explained. “Look no further than Canada.ca. It’s a site that is pretty well performing in terms of accessibility for all Canadians, but it very much lacks visual appeal.”