SAS named to Forbes Accessibility 200 list

SAS has been named to the Forbes Accessibility 200 list, which recognizes global organizations driving innovation and impact in accessibility. The recognition highlights the work across SAS to create more inclusive products and experiences for customers.

SAS is included alongside global organizations such as Microsoft, Google and Amazon, which are advancing technologies and experiences that make the world more accessible.

"We're honored for SAS to be recognized in this way, because for us, accessibility is not a feature. It is fundamental to how we think about innovation," said Reggie Townsend, Vice President of AI Ethics, Governance and Social Impact at SAS. "If we are serious about making data and AI work for everyone, then we have to start by deciding who is at the table. That means including people with disabilities not just as users, but as designers, advisors and decision-makers, so the solutions we build reflect the full range of human experience and truly work for all."

For decades, SAS has driven innovation in analytics through accessible data visualizations, sonification of data and accessible dashboards. More recently, SAS introduced the industry's first accessible low-code/no-code development environment, Flows in SAS Data and AI Studio, further expanding access to advanced analytics.

"SAS has been on a multiyear journey to make the entire analytics life cycle accessible," said Greg Kraus, Director of Product Accessibility at SAS. "Whether a user wants to investigate and find answers, build and deploy models, use data to make critical decisions or share insights with others, SAS ensures everyone can use its technology."

The Forbes Accessibility 200 list is developed with input from a global advisory board and extensive research, drawing from hundreds of conversations with industry experts. Honorees span a wide range of industries, from software and consumer technology to education, mobility and health care.

This recognition underscores SAS' continued commitment to accessibility as both a business priority and a driver of innovation. Across SAS, teams are focused on removing barriers and designing solutions that work for everyone, helping more people uncover insights and turn data into action.

Review the full list at www.forbes.com/lists/accessibility.