ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Chief accessibility officer

Okay kiddo, let me explain to you what a chief accessibility officer is.

You know how some people face challenges in life that make it difficult for them to do things that others can do easily? For example, some people can't see or hear very well, while others have trouble moving around or understanding instructions.

A chief accessibility officer is a person who helps make things easier and more accessible for these kinds of people. They work in companies or organizations to make sure that everyone, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, can access and use their products or services.

So, let's say a company wants to create a website. The chief accessibility officer would make sure that the website is easy to navigate, has clear and simple language, and can be accessed by people who use screen readers or have visual impairments. They would also make sure that the website is compatible with different devices and software, so everyone can use it.

Basically, a chief accessibility officer makes sure that nobody is left out or left behind because of their abilities or disabilities. It's a big responsibility, but an important one!