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AWS re:Invent 2023 - AWS Marketplace helps government agencies meet accessibility mandates (MKT203)

Summary

Brianna Tucci, ICMP program lead and national security customer advisor at AWS, introduces the session on AWS Marketplace aiding government agencies in meeting accessibility mandates.
The session includes interactive audience engagement to gauge familiarity with AWS Marketplace.
The importance of digital accessibility is emphasized, with a focus on government agencies providing accessible digital content and software.
White House announcements on digital communication and accessibility initiatives are highlighted.
Section 508 compliance, which mandates federal agencies to procure accessible software, is discussed.
Lorianne Duval Jones from the CIA shares her vision for enhancing digital accessibility beyond reasonable accommodations, focusing on the digital environment.
Matt Ader from TPGI discusses the importance of accessibility for both personal and business reasons and introduces TPGI ARC, an accessibility tool available on AWS Marketplace.
Brianna Tucci wraps up by explaining how AWS Marketplace simplifies the software supply chain and highlights the ICMP program for the intelligence community, emphasizing the importance of digital accessibility in government software.

Digital accessibility is not only a legal requirement but also a moral imperative, impacting a significant portion of the global population, including those with disabilities and the neurodiverse.
The U.S. government is actively working to improve digital accessibility, as evidenced by recent White House announcements and the enforcement of Section 508 compliance.
AWS Marketplace is positioned as a transformative platform that simplifies the procurement and governance of third-party software, data, and services, with a focus on enhancing digital accessibility.
The AWS Marketplace features, such as Vendor Insights and Private Marketplace, are designed to streamline the procurement process while ensuring security and compliance.
The AWS Marketplace for the US intelligence community (ICMP) addresses the unique procurement and provisioning challenges faced by government customers in air-gapped networks (ADCs).
The partnership between AWS, government agencies, and third-party vendors like TPGI is crucial for bringing accessible software solutions to the intelligence community and other government sectors.
The session highlights the ongoing need for education, tooling, and vendor support to ensure that developers can create accessible digital products.