Accessibility at Intel

Technology is an integral tool to help people with disabilities live independently and participate fully in all aspects of life. It is so critical it is considered a fundamental human right, according to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. At Intel, we strive for an inclusive and accessible workplace. We consider accessibility in product development and work with others across the industry to help make technology more accessible across the tech ecosystem.

Intel understands that every employee plays an essential role in creating an environment where everyone is inspired to innovate, achieve their best, and feel a sense of belonging. Everything from our robust accommodations processes to our standard platforms for virtual meetings that have recording options, transcription and captioning available in several languages, Intel is a great place to work.
 

In 2024, for the eighth year in a row, Disability:IN gave Intel the maximum score of 100 in the Disability Equality Index and named Intel one of the Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities.

Intel addresses accessibility across our operations by working with suppliers to meet our accessibility standards and ensuring our products comply with global accessibility requirements.

Our Employee Groups, including Intel Disabilities Employee Resource Group, play a key role in building a stronger community across Intel. These groups are formed around shared attributes and goals, and are open to anyone and everyone, with the opportunity to opt in or out at every employee's discretion.

In 2021, the Intel Disability and Accessibility Network introduced Intel’s name sign. To sign this, start with making the sign for the letter “i” by holding up your dominant hand in a fist, palm facing out, with only your pinkie finger sticking up straight. Then you add a spark by opening your palm and wiggling your fingers as you move your hand backwards.

Intel strives to build our products to the highest accessibility standards because we believe our products should be accessible for all and because we must comply with forthcoming regulations around the world. Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Reports for Intel® Software Development Products are available for review.

Our Accessible Technology Program sparks innovation by engaging in research, driving technology development, and piloting accessible technology projects through mechanisms like our Intel RISE Technology Initiative.

Intel’s open-source Assistive Context-Aware Toolkit (ACAT), developed by Lama Nachman and the Human & AI Research Systems team, was developed to enable people with motor neuron diseases and other disabilities to have full access to the capabilities and applications of their computers through very constrained interfaces suitable for their conditions. Originally built for Stephen Hawking, the benefits of the system are finding new, wide-ranging uses every day.