Fact: There are more than 54 million disabled Americans, with over 200 billion dollars of disposable income. Fact: There are more than 10 million legally blind Americans. This figure is likely to double within the next 20 years. Fact: There are 37 million people with disabilities in the European Union. Fact: Due to the expanding population of people with disabilities, the need for accessible products and advanced technology is rapidly increasing. Fact: U. S. Government must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998. Fact: The telecommunications industry must comply with Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.