The ongoing fight against COVID-19 is creating greater barriers in society for people with disabilities. Asakawa Chieko, a major global IT company Fellow and CTO, is tackling these problems. Having lost sight in both eyes at the age of 14, she joined the IT company and has dedicated her life to developing technological solutions to accessibility issues. Asakawa shares her thoughts on making the real world more accessible for people with disabilities, and embracing a future of rich diversity.