Audio is also available over a phone line:

◦ Dial in number: 1-866-365-3921

◦ Conference Code: 7247886139

Submit questions at any time during the presentation:

◦ Type directly into the Chat window your screen

◦ Email info@PEATworks.org

◦ Tweet @PEATworks using #PEATtalks

Captioning is available:

◦ http://www.captionedtext.com/client/event.aspx?CustomerID=1314&EventID=2703442

PEAT Talks Logisti cs

PEAT Talks: Embracing the Concept of

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)October 15, 2015

Dana Marlowe, Principal Partner

© Accessibility Partners, 2015. Not to be reproduced without permission.

BYOD? What’s That? The policy of permitting employees to bring

personal technology to the workplace◦ Using those devices to access company

information and applications◦ Overall theme of accessibility

© Accessibility Partners, 2015. Not to be reproduced without permission.

The Results are In!

Use and Adopt BYOD

policies

74% of Workplaces

Tech Pro Research: (January 5, 2015)

© Accessibility Partners, 2015. Not to be reproduced without permission.

Source: http://www.egnyte.com/file-server/byod.html

© Accessibility Partners, 2015. Not to be reproduced without permission.

Increased Accessibilit

y and Disability Inclusion

Cost Effective

Time Saver

Productivity and Worker Satisfaction

© Accessibility Partners, 2015. Not to be reproduced without permission.

Biggest Benefit: Disability Inclusion

User selects device◦ Factors in accessibility

Increased choice yields more productivity Promotes more hiring of people with disabilities

© Accessibility Partners, 2015. Not to be reproduced without permission.

What types of devices?

© Accessibility Partners, 2015. Not to be reproduced without permission.

Case Study: Accessibility Partners

The scenario:◦ 85% of our workforce includes people with disabilities◦ Operating on a telework model

© Accessibility Partners, 2015. Not to be reproduced without permission.

Solution: BYOD Playbook Implement BYOD from Day 1 Accessible file sharing, cloud storage Noticed increased engagement immediately Check your security

© Accessibility Partners, 2015. Not to be reproduced without permission.

Brian’s Solution “Easy for me”, not

“applicable for others” Laptop, desktop, tablet,

and smart phone◦ Each with assistive

technology

Not a solution for everyone, but:works the best for him!

© Accessibility Partners, 2015. Not to be reproduced without permission.

Board the BYOD Express Your workers are using their technology Embrace the power of personal selection Reduced learning curve: they are power

users

© Accessibility Partners, 2015. Not to be reproduced without permission.

BYOD Risks and Considerations

© Accessibility Partners, 2015. Not to be reproduced without permission.

Pro Tip: Trust Your Employees

Have faith they can make the best decision Not a ‘one size fits all’ solution

◦ An individualized process◦ Test various options

PEAT and JAN have current recommendations:◦ http://peatworks.org/◦ https://askjan.org/

© Accessibility Partners, 2015. Not to be reproduced without permission.

Make BYOD Work for You Start the dialogue for a BYOD policy:

◦ Inclusion and disability empowerment◦ Increased productivity and connectivity◦ More accessible and assistive features◦ Trust your employees, save your resources

© Accessibility Partners, 2015. Not to be reproduced without permission.

Drop Us a Line:

Dana Marlowe: DMarlowe@AccessibilityPartners.com

•www.AccessibilityPartners.com

301-717-7177

•◦ www.facebook.com/AccessibilityPartners

◦ @Access_Partners

© Accessibility Partners, 2015. Not to be reproduced without permission.

Resources http://www.pcworld.com/article/246760/

pros_and_cons_of_byod_bring_your_own_device_.html https://powermore.dell.com/technology/streamline-business-

operations-byod-policy/#.UvPcAUJdVYU http://www.ctia.org/your-wireless-life/how-wireless-works/wireless-

quick-facts http://www.pewinternet.org/fact-sheets/mobile-technology-fact-sheet/ http://www.zdnet.com/article/research-74-percent-using-or-adopting-

byod/ http://askjan.org/ENews/2014/Enews-V12-I3.htm#5 http://peatworks.org/content/bring-your-own-device http://www.viscardicenter.org/resources/blog/accessible-ict.html http://www.dol.gov/odep/ http://www.informationweek.com/mobile/6-risks-your-byod-policy-

must-address/d/d-id/1107451?page_number=2