Standards & Advocacy

Setting Standards, Shaping Policy, Empowering Communities

At Access Insights, we believe that robust accessibility standards are the foundation for inclusive innovation. By actively participating in policy-making and engaging with communities, we ensure that these standards not only guide technological development but also reflect the diverse needs of all users. Our commitment is to bridge the gap between technical specifications and real-world impact, fostering environments where everyone can thrive.

Blind Wayfinding Data-Sharing Standard

Access Insights is leading the development of an open data-sharing standard designed to enable real-time communication between blind navigation tools, wearable devices, and AI-powered scene description systems. This initiative aims to unify fragmented assistive technologies into a cohesive, hands-free experience for blind and visually impaired travelers.

  • • Supports interoperability across navigation, object detection, and scene recognition tools.
  • • Prioritizes user privacy, low-latency data exchange, and scalable integration.
  • • Developed in collaboration with industry partners, researchers, and the disability community.
  • • Lays the groundwork for future innovations like NavCoin, a utility token for accessible navigation.
Learn more about the Wayfinding Standard

Leadership in Accessibility Standards & Advocacy

Beyond technical standards, Darryl Adams actively contributes to shaping inclusive technology policies and fostering community engagement:

Chair, CTA Accessibility & AgeTech Working Group

Leading efforts to foster industry-wide collaboration to address the needs of aging populations and individuals with disabilities, ensuring that emerging technologies are inclusive by design.

Trustee, CTA Foundation Board

Providing strategic direction to leverage technology in improving the lives of older adults and people with disabilities, fostering greater independence in an increasingly digital world.

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Board Member, Quad, Inc.

Contributing to an organization dedicated to providing accessible housing and support services, promoting independent living for individuals with disabilities.

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Join Access Insights in shaping the future of accessibility through open standards, policy development, and community engagement.

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