Most product teams are making their 2026 accessibility decisions based on feel. But the ones pulling ahead are working from solid data.

Level Access surveyed 1,600+ professionals to find out what separates high-performing accessibility programs from the rest — and the gaps they found are bigger than most teams realize.

We're bringing you their findings, straight from the experts who built the research.

What you'll learn...

You’ll come away with actionable insights to strengthen your accessibility program. Including:

  • AI in action: How mature organizations are using AI to scale accessibility.
  • Navigating risk: What tightening global regulations mean for your team.
  • Embedding accessibility: Why software development life cycle (SDLC) integration is still a challenge — and how to fix it.
  • Leadership buy-in: The impact of executive support on program success,
  • 2026 roadmap: Practical strategies to drive sustainable progress.

Meet the speakers

Andrew Chung Chief Product Officer, Level Access

Andrew Chung

Chief Product Officer, Level Access

Andrew Chung is a visionary Chief Product Officer who is passionate about driving change through technology. With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, Andrew has developed a keen eye for identifying market trends and opportunities, and translating them into successful products.

In his current role at Level Access, he is developing the company’s product strategy to ensure technology enables everyone to experience the fullness of life.

Corbb O’Connor Director of Accessibility Advocacy, Level Access

Corbb O’Connor

Director of Accessibility Advocacy, Level Access

Corbb O’Connor leads accessibility advocacy for Level Access. Over the years, he has educated thousands about creating inclusive environments, alongside others with disabilities, in the United States, Canada, and Jamaica.

He’s spent the past six years consulting with the world’s largest business-to-business and business-to-consumer companies to connect them with disabled people and ensure their content is usable by people with disabilities. O’Connor has also started a business-to-business communications firm, U.S. Bank’s accessibility initiative, and a manual testing team.

Jackie Dutot Lead Engagement Manager (Program and Strategy), Level Access

Jackie Dutot

Lead Engagement Manager (Program and Strategy), Level Access

Jackie Dutot leads Program and Strategic Services at Level Access, where she partners with organizations across industries to build and mature sustainable digital accessibility programs. With over 20 years of experience in disability inclusion and more than 15 years in accessibility program leadership, she specializes in program governance, process integration, policy development, training, and fostering inclusive cultures.

Jackie also leads the Level Access Digital Accessibility Maturity Model (DAMM) Assessments and holds an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction. She has been an IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) since 2016.