Cory Joseph

Cory Joseph is the Director of Digital Engineering Accessibility at CVS Health, where he leads digital accessibility engineering efforts across CVS Pharmacy, Retail, Caremark and other divisions.45 He is recognized as an invaluable member of the CVS Health team and a leader in driving change and promoting better understanding of accessibility.4

Background and Expertise

Cory Joseph has a visual impairment, which gives him a unique perspective on accessibility challenges.1 He is a software engineer and accessibility expert with a passion for empowering people with disabilities.1 His personal experience informs his work and allows him to identify issues and solutions from an insider's viewpoint.

Professional Accomplishments

• Leads digital accessibility engineering for major divisions of CVS Health5
• Co-founded the first Startup Weekend event focused on increasing inclusion for people with disabilities2
• Previously worked at Microsoft as a software engineer and accessibility lead1
• Held designers and engineers accountable for integrating accessibility into products used by thousands of Microsoft employees1

Advocacy and Impact

Joseph is described as the "personification of the work we do" at CVS Health in terms of accessibility and inclusion.3 He is known for:

• Driving change and promoting better understanding of accessibility needs4
• Emphasizing the importance of designing products for all users, not just as a compliance measure1
• Advocating for diverse perspectives in the product development process1
• Observing people with disabilities using products to identify improvement areas1

Cory Joseph's work reflects a commitment to ensuring that people with disabilities are actively considered throughout the product development process, aiming to create more inclusive digital experiences for all users.