AARP sponsors 2025 M-Enabling Summit, promoting accessibility and inclusion

Welcome AARP As A Virtual Sponsor of the 2025 M-Enabling Summit AARP is dedicated to enhancing accessibility and promoting disability inclusion through a comprehensive array of programs and policy initiatives aimed at expanding digital access, strengthening age-friendly communities, and supporting local projects that eliminate barriers to participation. Their efforts closely align with the Summit's mission to create more inclusive technology and environments for all persons. What AARP is doing for persons with disabilities: 1. AARP’s Age-Friendly Network supports local leaders in creating communities that enhance mobility, access to services, and civic participation, reaching a milestone of 1,000 participating communities. 2. The AARP Community Challenge funds quick-action projects to improve public spaces, transportation, and digital access, including grants for digital navigation and connectivity training for older adults and people with disabilities. 3. AARP provides research and resources to boost digital literacy and internet access for older adults, helping to close the digital divide and enhance online usability. 4. AARP prioritizes accessible digital experiences, maintaining an organizational accessibility statement and ensuring its digital resources are usable for the 50+ community and beyond. AARP's investments in community design, digital literacy, and practical local projects exemplify how policy, funding, and on-the-ground initiatives can work together to expand access at scale. As a Virtual Sponsor, AARP provides insights that connect policy, community solutions, and lived experiences, enriching the Summit's virtual program for attendees who cannot join in person. Register for a #mEnabling25 Virtual Pass and experience the Summit from anywhere: https://shorturl.at/CeX0d #GlobalAccessibility #DigitalInclusion #AARP