In support of this petition, I wish to emphasize the great contribution the Institute has made in furthering the adoption of accessible web standards for an already underserved population who often have mobility restrictions and increasingly depend on the internet to fulfill basic needs (food shopping, arranging transportation, communication, etc.). Closing the institute would clearly be a disservice to everyone who has benefitted from the institute's achievements. One can only foresee an increasing need to further this work in the future, as new technologies are adopted, and internet-based tools reach ever further into the facets our personal and professional lives.