PEAT

What PEAT does

PEAT (Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology) is a federally funded initiative operating under the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) under contract 1605C5-25-Q-00024. Its mandate is to help employers and technology developers adopt accessible technology—particularly emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR)—so that workplaces can engage the skills of employees with disabilities. Day-to-day operations are managed by Informed XP. PEAT's deliverables are not commercial products; they are free toolkits, guides, training resources, and collaborative forums, including The Accessibility Playbook for Emerging Technology Initiatives, Buy IT! (procurement guide), TalentWorks (accessible eRecruiting), TechCheck (assessment tool), Telework and Accessibility, PEAT Think Tank, Policy Matters, and a broader Digital Accessibility Toolkits library.

PEAT's business model is non-commercial: it is fully grant-funded by ODEP and distributes resources free of charge through its website (peatworks.org), newsletter, and social channels (Twitter/X and LinkedIn). Its end users are employers seeking to adopt accessible technology, technology developers designing accessible products, and—indirectly—job seekers and workers with disabilities who benefit when employers implement accessibility practices. The customer base is not paying; the single 'payer' is the U.S. federal government through ODEP. Distribution is digital-direct with no field sales motion; engagement is driven by content marketing, social presence, and newsletter capture.

Because it is a government initiative rather than a venture-backed or PE-eligible company, conventional investment metrics do not apply. PEAT's value is measured in policy influence and employer adoption of accessible technology practices rather than in revenue or equity returns. The entity has 1-10 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no private capital structure.

Name

PEAT

Legal name

Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology

Website

https://peatworks.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PEAT (Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology) is a U.S. Department of Labor–funded initiative, managed by Informed XP, that provides free toolkits, training, and policy guidance to help employers and developers adopt accessible technology—including AI and XR—for workers with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: PEAT is fully funded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy under contract 1605C5-25-Q-00024. This is a government grant-funded initiative with no commercial revenue model.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PEAT is a federally funded initiative that creates and distributes free accessibility toolkits, policy guides, and training resources to help employers adopt accessible technology and help developers design emerging technologies (AI, XR) that include people with disabilities. The portfolio spans procurement guidance, eRecruiting accessibility, telework practices, ICT policy tracking, and assessment tools. All resources are provided at no cost under a U.S. Department of Labor contract.

Product overview

PEAT is a policy and resource initiative (not a commercial product company) that provides a suite of free accessibility toolkits, guides, and training resources for employers and developers. The portfolio includes The Accessibility Playbook for Emerging Technology Initiatives (covering AI and XR), Buy IT! procurement guide, Staff Training Resources, TalentWorks for accessible eRecruiting, TechCheck assessment tool, Telework and Accessibility resources, PEAT Think Tank for innovation collaboration, and Policy Matters for ICT regulations. These resources work together to help organizations build accessible technology strategies from procurement through implementation and ongoing compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Accessibility Playbook for Emerging Technology Initiatives A strategic guide helping organizations develop accessible technology policies and strategies for implementing emerging technologies such as AI and XR. Aimed at employers and developers.
• Buy IT! — Your Guide for Purchasing Accessible Technology A procurement guide enabling employers to purchase accessible technology with confidence. Aimed at employer procurement teams.
• Staff Training Resources Training materials and resources for staff to understand and implement accessible technology practices. Aimed at employer training teams.
• TalentWorks: Accessible eRecruiting for Employers Resources and guidance for employers to make their electronic recruiting processes accessible to job seekers with disabilities. Aimed at HR and recruiting teams.
• TechCheck An accessibility assessment tool helping organizations evaluate their technology for accessibility compliance. Aimed at employers and technology teams.
• Telework and Accessibility Resources guiding employers on making remote work and hybrid workplace technology accessible. Aimed at employers managing distributed workforces.
• PEAT Think Tank A collaborative forum for exploring innovation and policy matters related to accessible technology. Aimed at employers, developers, and policy stakeholders.
• Policy Matters: ICT Laws and Regulations Resources tracking and explaining ICT laws and regulations affecting accessible technology in the workplace. Aimed at policy and compliance professionals.
• Digital Accessibility Toolkits A collection of toolkits and resources covering employer topics including ADA compliance, business case development, accessible materials creation, and disability-led innovation. Aimed at employers.
• Resource Library A comprehensive library of accessible technology resources for employers, spanning ADA, business case, accessible materials, hosting accessible meetings, procurement, and accessible talent acquisition.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Informed XPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEAT is managed by Informed XP, which serves as the managing organization responsible for day-to-day operations of the initiative.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Disability:IN: U.S. non-profit driving disability inclusion in business, including a dedicated technology track. Shares PEAT's focus on employer adoption of accessible workplace technology and corporate procurement practices.
• AbilityNet: A UK-based non-profit that advises employers and developers on workplace and digital accessibility. Closely mirrors PEAT's mission of bridging employer adoption and developer guidance, particularly around emerging tech standards.
• WebAIM: A non-profit offering web accessibility training, evaluation tools, and developer resources. Comparable on the developer-facing accessibility guidance and free toolkit side of PEAT's portfolio.
• G3ict (Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs): International initiative promoting ICT accessibility policy worldwide, including a focus on emerging technologies. Comparable to PEAT at the policy-and-developer guidance intersection, with a broader geographic remit.
• Job Accommodation Network (JAN): A U.S. federally-funded free consulting service providing individualized workplace accommodation guidance to employers and people with disabilities. Overlaps with PEAT's employer-facing accessible technology mandate.
• ADA National Network: A federally-funded network providing ADA information, guidance, and training to employers and the public. Directly comparable to PEAT as a U.S. government-supported accessibility resource hub.

Emerging players

• Perkins Access: The accessibility consulting arm of Perkins School for the Blind, advising employers and product teams on digital accessibility. Comparable on the developer-and-employer advisory side, but operating as a paid consulting practice rather than a free public initiative.
• TPGi (The Paciello Group): A digital accessibility consultancy offering audits, training, and advisory services. Overlaps with PEAT's employer/developer guidance role, but as a paid commercial vendor.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Access Board: U.S. federal agency developing accessibility guidelines (including ICT and Section 508 standards). Broader incumbent in the same space — overlaps with PEAT's policy and standards guidance mandate at a higher regulatory tier.

Others

• National Disability Institute (NDI): A non-profit focused on financial education and economic empowerment for people with disabilities. Adjacent to PEAT's workforce-inclusion mission through its emphasis on employment outcomes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PEATWorks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/partnership-on-employment-accessible-technology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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