CES Accessibility Stage Breakthrough with Fred Moltz of Verizon
Marc Aflalo speaks with Fred Moltz, Chief Accessibility Officer at Verizon, about the creation of CES’s first fully dedicated Accessibility Stage. What began as a conversation between advocates quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the show, drawing standing-room-only crowds and bringing together more than 100 voices across design, aging, assistive technology, emergency preparedness, and inclusive innovation.
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Show Notes
At CES this year, accessibility took center stage in a way the tech world has never seen before.
Marc Aflalo speaks with Fred Moltz, Chief Accessibility Officer at Verizon, about the creation of CES’s first fully dedicated Accessibility Stage. What began as a conversation between advocates quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the show, drawing standing-room-only crowds and bringing together more than 100 voices across design, aging, assistive technology, emergency preparedness, and inclusive innovation.
Fred reflects on why accessibility is gaining broader attention, how partnership and advocacy made the stage possible, and why businesses that design for accessibility create better experiences for everyone. He also shares lessons from more than a decade leading accessibility efforts at Verizon, including the importance of allies, small wins, and long-term commitment.
This conversation captures a turning point for accessibility in mainstream technology and looks ahead to what could come next.
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