Urban Company Ensures Accessibility for Persons with Visual Impairment on Its Platform

New Delhi, India, Feb 21, 2024: Urban Company, Asia’s leading marketplace for on-demand home services, has taken a significant step towards inclusivity by making its platform accessible for persons with visual impairment. Through collaboration with Mission Accessibility, an NGO dedicated to eliminating barriers faced by individuals with disabilities, Urban Company has enhanced its mobile application to ensure easy access and seamless booking of at-home services for visually impaired individuals.

The update incorporates assistive technologies available as part of smartphone operating systems, allowing persons with disabilities to navigate and book services on the Urban Company app effortlessly. Leveraging the expertise of the Mission Accessibility team, the app’s interface has been streamlined to simplify navigation and service booking journey for users with visual impairment.

The update seamlessly integrates with ‘Voice Over’ on iOS and ‘TalkBack’ on Android – widely used screen reading software by persons with visual impairment. Non-selectable elements, such as text-on-image, have been audibly described to ensure comprehensive access and understanding for users. Additionally, users can effortlessly book their preferred service, select specific time slots, and communicate with certified Urban Company professionals.

Raghav Chandra, Co-Founder and Chief Product & Technology Officer at Urban Company, emphasized the company’s commitment to providing a seamless experience for all customers, including visually impaired individuals. He stated, “Our new app update will hopefully make it easy for them to book services on Urban Company and communicate seamlessly with their service professionals.”

Amar Jain, Co-Founder of Mission Accessibility, highlighted the significance of accessibility in digital platforms, emphasizing its role in fostering inclusion and independence. He expressed optimism about a more accessible and inclusive digital marketplace, praising Urban Company’s initiative in prioritizing the needs of visually impaired individuals.

In India, over 15 million visually impaired people face challenges in accessing professional help for services. With this latest app update, Urban Company aims to democratize convenience for all, providing visually impaired individuals access to high-quality services from background-verified professionals, and benefiting from Urban Company’s transparent and standardized pricing.