Podcasts about accessibility specialist

When websites and other elements of the digital world are poorly designed, people with disabilities experience significant barriers, causing frustration and getting in the way of independent daily life.  According to the Charity Digital Skills Report 2023, 58% of charities say their products and services are accessible to some extent, while 53% feel they are monitoring accessibility and diversity of users effectively.  As a sector, we can do better. In this podcast, recorded at Charity Digital's Digital Inclusion Summit in June 2024, we are joined by a panel of experts to share advice and learnings to help the charity sector improve its digital accessibility. You can find the video recording and additional resources here. Host: Tara Lee, Account Manager, Charity Digital Panel:  Avneet Jagpal, Accessibility Specialist, ReciteMe Kwesi Afful, Executive Director of Digital and Marketing, Scope Joe Chidzik, Principal Accessibility Consultant, AbilityNet

In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Marcus Burnette to dive into the many exciting features of WP World, a community platform designed for WordPress professionals. Marcus, the creator of WP World, walks listeners through its dynamic features, including customizable profile pins that reflect user specialties, a robust hosting review system, and privacy options for those who prefer not to share their location.Top TakeawaysUser-Friendly Features in WP World: Marcus Burnette highlighted various user-friendly features in WP World, such as the ability to customize profile pins based on user specialties and the option to hide locations for privacy reasons. This ensures the platform remains flexible and inclusive, especially for those who prioritize privacy or are digital nomads.Community-Driven Feedback and Development: Michelle Frechette shared how user feedback directly influenced the development of WP World. For example, her suggestion to add "accessibility specialist" as an option was quickly implemented. Marcus encouraged users to request features, showing that the platform is shaped by the needs of its community.WP World's Hosting Review Platform: Marcus introduced a comprehensive hosting review system where users can rate various aspects of hosting providers, such as performance and security. This community-sourced rating system provides valuable insights for people choosing WordPress hosts and ensures transparency by preventing paid listings.Playful and Engaging Design Aspects: Marcus, as a designer, has adding fun products like the "Capital P, dang it" mug. He also shared how events like WordCamps feature their own unique " u" mascots, contributing to the platform's lighthearted and engaging atmosphere.Collaborative Community Spirit: Both Marcus and Michelle emphasized their close collaboration and support within the WordPress community. Their plans to meet at WordCamp US to further discuss ideas highlight the strong, community-driven spirit behind WP World and its events. They also invited the audience to connect with them and grab stickers at the upcoming event, showcasing their approachability.Mentioned In The Show:WP WorldWP Coffee TalkWP SpeakersSeriously Bud? PodcastBud KrausChatGPTHeroPressJavi GuembeTopher DeRosiaElementorDo the Woo PodcastWP WonderWomenWP Career PagesWordPress.orgNexcessKaty BoykinKadence Amplify

Mariah Parsons, Host of Retention Chronicles and Head of Marketing at Malomo, is joined by SeaMonster Studios' Wes Buckwalter, Creative Director and CEO, and Deneb Pulsipher, Web Developer and Accessibility Specialist. Wes shares the company's origins and evolution into a full-service agency offering branding, graphic design, and compliance. Deneb, previously a high school English teacher, transitioned into web development, focusing on accessibility for ecommerce brands. They discuss the importance of WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance, emphasizing the need for accessible websites to retain customers and avoid lawsuits. They highlight common issues like alternative text for images and text in images, and the benefits of compliance for SEO and user experience. Episode Timestamps:  4:57 SeaMonster Studios background and evolution into web compliance and accessibility experts 25:33 Sea Monster Studios' Expertise and Offerings With Branding and Web Compliance 25:58 Challenges and Benefits of Accessibility 31:31 Practical Considerations for Accessibility 43:52 Common Accessibility Issues and Solutions For Ecommerce Brands

For much of the world's population, many technological devices are out of reach due to factors such as cost and electricity constraints. Solar Grove Solutions seeks to close this technology gap so that everyone has access to the content that matters most to them. The Vine C product line offers a durable, portable, solar powered solution for storing audio books as well as many other file formats in a simple compact design. Join Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant, live at the 2024 NFB Convention in Orlando Florida, as he sits down with Allen Decker, Accessibility Specialist at Solar Grove Solutions. Learn about the mission of the company, the populations they serve around the world, detailed features of the Vine C1 media player, and get a preview of the Vine C2 talking recorder, scheduled to be released in the near future!   To learn more, visit the Vine C1 Product Page. If you are an organization looking for custom products to fit your needs, visit their Contact Page. And don't forget to check back on their Website, to find out when the recorder becomes available! Read More

PART 1 of ACCESSIBILITY AUDIT series Guests: Dawn Evans, Accessibility Specialist and Valerie Morrison, E-Text Manager, GT's Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI) First broadcast July 19 2024. Transcript at: https://hdl.handle.net/1853/75448; Playlist  here "If you could define accessibility in less than ten words..."

In this very special extended live episode, we celebrate the 10th International Albinism Awareness Day, established by the United Nations.Dave Brown, of AMI-tv's NOW with Dave Brown, comes all the way to Halifax to co-host.Jennie and Dave connect with prominent guests from the albinism community, joining from all over the world.They compare experiences, discuss important advocacy work, and shine a light - but not too bright - on guests' talents.Prepare for some laughs, poignant moments, and even some music with Outtacontroller, the band behind our theme song performing live in studio.HighlightsOuttacontroller – Low Vision Moments Theme Song (00:00)International Albinism Awareness Day Introduction (00:40)Cassandra Mendez & Casey Greer of “Rare with Flair” (05:59)What is Albinism? (12:45)Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome (HPS) (13:31)Kristina Venning-Rose – Co-Chair, Albinism Fellowship UK (16:50)Albinism Fellowship UK (20:38)The Importance of Community (23:27)Getting Involved – Group Discussion (25:24)Outtacontroller - “Too Soon” (36:04)I.K. Ero - Director, Human Rights Advocacy at Under the Same Sun (39:24)Under the Same Sun (41:47)WHO Essential Medicines List Sunscreen Petition (43:41)Xueli Abbing - Founder of Open Eyes Foundation, UN Goodwill Ambassador & International Model (47:43)Open Eyes Foundation (50:41)Power of Representation (51:59)Institutional Change – Group Discussion (55:21)Outtacontroller - “Cheap Leather Jacket” (1:06:35)Jennifer Renee - Inclusive Beauty Influencer, Performing & Visual Artist (1:08:40)Danielle Moulds - Accessibility Consultant, Content Creator, Gamer & Streamer (1:19:37)Music Video - “Pure” by RobenX (1:26:51)RobenX – Musician, Advocate & 2024 UN Champion for International Albinism Awareness Day (1:32:38)Albinism in Arts & Entertainment – Group Discussion (1:40:10)Dave Brown - The Importance of Platform (1:53:51)Jennie Bovard - Closing Remarks (1:55:40)Outtacontroller – “Come Alive” (1:58:16)Set and Hosts Description:Jennie and Dave appear on a set, both seated in oversized red armchairs on an area rug. A TV monitor is on the left and displays guests during interviews & group discussions. The backdrop is a screen with various slow-moving drone videos of Nova Scotia landscapes. Jennie wears an oversized floral pattern blazer, jeans, and sneakers. Dave wears a dark blue blazer, jeans, and sneakers.Co-Host Info:Dave Brown - Host of NOW with Dave Brown on AMI tv, co-host. Find NOW with Dave Brown on YouTubeGuest Info:Cassandra Mendez - Rare With Flair Podcast, Accessibility Specialist, from Ohio, USA.Find Cassandra Mendez on LinkedInCasey Greer - Rare With Flair Podcast, NOAH, Descriptive Video works, from Tennessee, USA.NOAH (National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation)  WebsiteRare with Flair Podcast - Website / InstagramKristina Venning-Rose – Co-Chair Albinism Fellowship UK, from London, UK.Albinism Fellowship UK WebsiteIkponwosa (I.K) Ero - Director, Human Rights Advocacy at Under the Same Sun, Former United Nations Independent Expert to the Human Rights Council, British Columbia.Under the Same Sun WebsiteFind I.K. Ero on LinkedInSign the WHO Petition to re-add sunscreen to list of Essential MedicinesXueli Abbing -  International model, UN Goodwill ambassador, founder of Open Eyes Foundation, from Netherlands.Find Xueli Abbing on LinkedInOpen Eyes Foundation WebsiteBBC Profile of XueliFollow Xueli on InstagramRobin Spinks - Head of Inclusive Design at RNIB, dad, and adventurer.Find Robin Spinks on LinkedInFollow Robin on InstagramJennifer Renee - Inclusive beauty influencer, performing and visual artist, former jump rope coach, from New York, USA.Follow Jennifer Renee on Instagram, YouTube & TikTokDanielle Moulds - accessibility consultant, content creator, prolific gamer & streamer, from Mississippi, USA.Albinism Up Close Website Follow Danielle on Instagram, YouTube  & LinkedIn RobenX - UN 2024 Champion for International Albinism Awareness Day, Musician and Advocate from Tennessee, USA, RobenX Website Find RobenX on YouTubeOuttacontroller - Band behind the podcast theme song, playing live in this episode, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.Find Music from Outtacontroller on BandcampFollow Outtacontroller on Instagram   Host description: Jennie is a woman with shoulder-length white-blonde hair, strong glasses with purple rims. She has very pale skin and wears light makeup. Her facial expressions are animated and she often speaks with her hands. She wears a small pink stud nose jewellery. The background includes two large bookcases, full of a variety of books, DVDs, toys, and nicknacks. About Low Vision Moments:Part story time, part comedy, part awareness driven, Jennie Bovard presents funny experiences that happen when you are blind or partially sighted. Jennie Bovard is a running, beer-drinking, thirtysomething with albinism. She loves trying all the things, making people laugh, and volunteering to create accessible sport and recreation opportunities in her community. Jennie, who has lived with partial sight all her life, has a diploma in film and TV production. Jennie lives in Halifax. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

Welcome to another episode of The Design Systems Podcast! In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we're thrilled to have Daniel Henderson-Ede, an accessibility specialist, here to discuss the need for and challenges of making inclusive design experiences for those with disabilities, and how design systems can help. Daniel shares why and how accessibility considerations should influence every decision in design systems to create better, more inclusive products. We get into the importance of theme management, and the latest updates in accessibility standards. Join us as we navigate the critical intersections of design, accessibility, and system thinking to shed light on how we can enhance user experiences on a grand scale.View the transcript for this episode Check out our upcoming events.GuestDaniel Henderson-Ede (he/him) is an Accessibility Designer for design systems at Pinterest. He loves working alongside designers, engineers, and leaders to advocate for accessibility at scale, with the aim of creating equitable experiences for disabled users. He has also previously used his design system knowledge to publish a collection of accessibility annotation kits whilst at CVS Health.HostChris Strahl is co-founder and CEO of Knapsack, host of @TheDSPod, DnD DM, and occasional river guide. You can find Chris on Twitter as @chrisstrahl and on LinkedIn.SponsorSponsored by Knapsack, the design system platform that brings teams together. Learn more at knapsack.cloud.

CCR Publisher David Corson sat down with Elizabeth Ruggles, Accessibility Specialist for Charles Taylor. Accessibility compliance is an important aspect of any construction or building project and firms need to remember that there are numerous rules both at the federal and state level which can impact them.When most people think about handicap accessibility in the United States, they typically associate it with the familiar blue signs and wheelchair friendly ramps that have become commonplace across the nation. However, accessibility is so much more than this and can be beautiful and a natural component of a project if it is done correctly and built in as early as possible. It requires proper planning, diligence and needs to be an ongoing effort for companies to avoid serious legal and monetary issues. Luckily, most construction companies want to actively be compliant and work to do so, but due to the numerous different regulations and different states having different rules, it can make navigating accessibility a headache for those newer to it. It's never too late during a construction project to ask for experts to evaluate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessibility compliance, but like most things its always best to start as early as possible. By building accessibility in during the design and development phase, companies can ensure that if things need to go back to the drawing board, they are able to address those issues before ground is broken. Similarly, for acquisitions or updates to existing buildings, its similarly best to work with experts to check compliance sooner rather than later. It will always be easier to pivot or change a design element before it's been built in. Enjoy the conversation. https://www.charlestaylor.com/en/#ada #projectmanagement #accessability #design #architecture #planning #constructiontalk https://www.magicmind.com/discountlink, use discount code "DISCOUNTCODE20"

Full Transcript   Longtime friends and colleagues Marty Molloy and Michael Mangos catch up and discuss the state of current affairs. Joining them is Kristen Witucki, Tamman's Accessibility Specialist and Content Creator. Listen in as they cover the state of artificial intelligence, what Mangos has been up to, and an update on a loose thread dating back to one of the first episodes of Article 19.

Eeva-Jonna Panula, Accessibility Specialist and Senior Android Developer at Oura, shares her talk,  “Building More Inclusive Android Apps, Animation, and Reduced Movement.” She discusses disabilities and impairments that can be affected by motion on tech devices. She shares things that should be considered in making technology accessible and inclusive.

What's the A in DEAI, and why are the ADA guidelines not enough anymore? What's intersectionality? What's a “user expert”? If ADA isn't our goal, what comes after? This is a must-listen episode, featuring two of the most important voices in museum accessibility today. Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners) is joined by Beth Ziebarth (Smithsonian head diversity officer and director of Access Smithsonian) and Jan Majewski (Director, Inclusive Cultural and Educational Projects, IHCD) to talk “DEAI: Meeting ADA Isn't Enough”.Along the way: when mentors become mentees, why that 26% actually might be higher, and some show notes that are a must-have all on their own. Talking Points: 1. Individuals with disabilities are 26% of the population.2. To be essential to all, museums and exhibitions must be accessible to all.3. DEI + Accessibility = DEAI 4. DEI is about the people. Accessibility is about their environment.5. Intersectionality: Everyone has multiple identities.6. Meeting the ADA standards isn't enough for DEAI.7. Visitors with disabilities want to see themselves reflected in the exhibitions.8. Exhibition teams can tap individuals with disabilities as “user experts”. Guest Bios:Beth Ziebarth is the Smithsonian's head diversity officer and director of Access Smithsonian. She is moving forward organizational diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion (DEAI) goals by building a community of practice, serving as a lead advisor and participant in the implementation of institutional strategic initiatives and developing opportunities to bring DEAI resources into the Institution. Ziebarth also develops and implements accessibility policy and guidelines for the Institution, ensuring that Smithsonian visitors equitably experience inclusive physical and digital environments. In her more than 30 years at the Smithsonian, Ziebarth has served as a volunteer, as a social science analyst in the Institutional Studies Office, as leader of Access Smithsonian, and, more recently, as the interim head diversity officer. She has translated her personal interest in accessibility and disability into a broader professional perspective and responsibility for DEAI initiatives for visitors and staff. Ziebarth is board vice president and programs committee chair of Nature Forward, a nonprofit organization that inspires residents in the Washington, D.C., region to appreciate their natural environment through outdoor experiences and education. Ziebarth received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Marquette University in Milwaukee. Jan Majewski, Director, Inclusive Cultural and Educational Projects of IHCD, joined the Institute for Human Centered Design (IHCD) to enrich her love for museums and her advocacy for making them more inclusive. Brainstorming and problem solving with museum professionals across the globe, she collaborates with clients to ensure their museums, exhibitions, programs, and policies provide people on the spectrum of ability and age, from all cultures, an equal opportunity for engagement and participation. Learning deeply from user/experts who have lived experience with disabilities, Jan helps share their expertise in museums through user testing, co-design, and training. The American Alliance of Museums awarded Jan the 2021 individual award for Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion. Before joining IHCD, Jan was an Accessibility Specialist in the Disability Rights Section of the United States Department of Justice, where she worked on issues of museum accessibility, accessible technology, cooperation between the disability and business communities, and ADA technical assistance. Jan began her career in museums at the Smithsonian Institution. Coming from a classroom background, teaching students who were deaf, she began as the Coordinator for Special Education in the Institution's then Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. She later became the Office's Director of Outreach Programs and then founded the Institution-wide Accessibility Program where she partnered with all of the museums and the National Zoo to increase accessibility throughout the Institution. Jan led the teams that wrote the first comprehensive set of U.S. museum exhibition universal design guidelines, the Smithsonian Guidelines for Accessible Exhibition Design, and the museum training manual, Part of Your General Public Is Disabled.About:Making the Museum is hosted (podcast) and written (newsletter) by Jonathan Alger. This podcast is a project of C&G Partners | Design for Culture. Learn about the firm's creative work at: https://www.cgpartnersllc.comShow Links: Inclusive Exhibition DesignNational Association of Museum Exhibition, Exhibition: A Journal of Exhibition Theory and Practice for Museum Professionals, Fall 2015 issue: Creating an Inclusive Experience: Exhibitions and Universal Designhttps://www.name-aam.org/exhibition_fall2015  Inclusive Digital Interactives Design Collaborative project by Access Smithsonian, IHCD, and MuseWeb: Inclusive Digital Interactives: Best Practices + Researchhttps://ihcd-api.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/file+downloads/Inclusive+Digital+Interactives+Best+Practices+%2B+Research.pdf  ADA Standards for Accessible Designhttps://www.ada.gov/law-and-regs/design-standards/https://www.access-board.gov/ada/ Smithsonian Guidelines for Accessible Exhibition Designhttps://www.sifacilities.si.edu/sites/default/files/Files/Accessibility/accessible-exhibition-design1.pdf IHCD Webcasts on Museum Exhibition Design IHCD webcast, All Museums for All People: https://www.humancentereddesign.org/media/16 IHCD webcast, Museum Prototype Testing and Co-Design in Time of Covid: https://www.humancentereddesign.org/media/13 Universal Design for Learning Universal Design for Learning Guidelines from CAST:https://udlguidelines.cast.org Levent, Nina and Pascual-Leone, Alvaro. The Multisensory Museum: Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives on Touch, Sound, Smell, Memory, and Space. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield, 2014.  Examples of Museum Pre-visit Information, Particularly for People with Certain Brain-based Disabilitieshttps://access.si.edu/node/22 https://www.mfa.org/visit/accessibility/tips-for-visitors-on-autism-spectrum https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/education/images/access-narrative.pdf Accessibility and Historic Preservation NPS Preservation Brief 32: Making Historic Properties Accessiblehttps://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs/32-accessibility.htm  Access New England, New England ADA Center, Adaptive Environments (now IHCD)https://ne-ada.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/Access_2005_Fall.pdf  Show Contact: https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contacthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalgeralger@cgpartnersllc.comhttps://www.cgpartnersllc.com Newsletter: Like this episode? Subscribe to the Making the Museum newsletter (the best way to hear about new podcast episodes). It's a one-minute regular read on exhibition planning for museum leaders, exhibition teams and visitor experience professionals. Subscribe at: makingthemuseum.com

Stephen has been a Realtor, Accessibility Specialist, and Disability Advocate in theSan Francisco/Bay Area since 2004. In 2021, Stephen launched a podcast aboutAccessible Housing called Accessible Housing Matters. The show profiles disability advocates and influencers who are passionate aboutinclusion and improving housing accessibility. In 2023, he was named the 2023 Fair Housing Champion by the California Association of Realtors.Stephen serves on the Board of Directors of East Bay Innovations, a non-profitdedicated to empowering people with developmental disabilities with supportedhousing and employment opportunities. He is also a member of the Alameda County Developmental Disabilities Planning and Advisory Council.Stephen's professional experience includes real estate sales, journalism, softwareproduct marketing, and project management. He holds two Bachelor'sdegrees…one in Business Administration and another in Journalism. He was bornin Toronto, Canada, but has lived in the Bay Area since 2000.When Stephen and his wife aren't out on the town enjoying live theatre(especially musicals), they love spending quiet time at home with their two cats,Fred & Ginger. The cats graciously allow the couple to share their living space inexchange for food and constant attention.phen has been a Realtor, Accessibility Specialist, and Disability Advocate in theSan Francisco/Bay Area since 2004. In 2021, Stephen launched a podcast aboutAccessible Housing called Accessible Housing Matters. Theshow profiles disability advocates and influencers who are passionate aboutinclusion and improving housing accessibility. In 2023, he was named the 2023Fair Housing Champion by the California Association of Realtors.Stephen serves on the Board of Directors of East Bay Innovations, a non-profitdedicated to empowering people with developmental disabilities with supportedhousing and employment opportunities. He is also a member of the AlamedaCounty Developmental Disabilities Planning and Advisory Council.Stephen's professional experience includes real estate sales, journalism, softwareproduct marketing, and project management. He holds two Bachelor'sdegrees…one in Business Administration and another in Journalism. He was bornin Toronto, Canada, but has lived in the Bay Area since 2000.When Stephen and his wife aren't out on the town enjoying live theatre(especially musicals), they love spending quiet time at home with their two cats,Fred & Ginger. The cats graciously allow the couple to share their living space inexchange for food and constant attention.Contact Stephen: https://www.beardrealtyteam.com/contactus/Support the showwebsite: https://homedesignsforlife.com/Email: homedesignsforlife@gmail.com

Eeva-Jonna Panula, Senior Android Developer and Accessibility Specialist at Oura, and Carolina Pinto, UX Experience Designer at Candy Crystal, sit down to talk about Accessibility in Technology. They share their experiences with accessibility, some of the ways that they've incorporated principles of accessibility in projects, their views on implementation and best practices, as well as ways that we can all contribute to making digital experiences more accessible.

Thad Smith shares his inspiring story about how despite being unable to hear, his determination to succeed in architecture was unwavering. With the support of his family and the advancements in technology, he found his path to success.

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Michael joined the W3C in June 2006 as a Web Accessibility Specialist. Michael is the Team Contact for the Accessible Platform Architectures Working Group which supports accessibility of W3C technologies, the Accessible Rich Internet Applications Working Group which develops accessibility semantics to support assistive technologies, and Accessibility Guidelines Working Group which develops authoring guidelines and techniques to create accessible content. He supports task forces in these groups to address accessibility for users with cognitive or learning disabilities, low vision, or users of mobile devices; research accessibility issues of upcoming technologies, and explore new technologies. Key specifications include the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA), and Framework for Accessible Specification of Technologies.Prior to joining W3C, Michael worked at Watchfire as Accessibility Product Manager, responsible for automated and tool-assisted manual accessibility evaluation software. He focused on supporting harmonized international standards via this software and supported customers to achieve those standards. Previously Michael was the product manager at CAST for Bobby, an early accessibility evaluation tool which was purchased by Watchfire in 2002. At CAST he also worked on technical approaches to providing self-adaptive learning materials for students with disabilities. Before entering the field of Web accessibility, Michael worked in the disability services office at the University of Denver, providing academic accommodations and technical training for students with disabilities.Michael holds a Master of Education degree from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Denver.Support the showFollow axschat on social mediaTwitterhttps://twitter.com/AkwyZhttps://twitter.com/axschatLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniovieirasantos/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/axschat/Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/akwyz

Game accessibility specialist with a 16-year background in raising the bar for gamers with disabilities, though advocacy and awareness raising – writing, speaking, organising events, community building – and consulting, working with studios from the smallest indies to the largest AAAs, with publishers, platforms, industry and government bodies. Co-director of GAconf and coordinator of gameaccessibilityguidelines.com.

Stephen Beard is a Real Estate Agent, Accessibility Specialist, and host of the "Accessible Housing Matters" podcast. We talk about the challenges individuals face with disabilities when trying to find not only affordable but accessible housing. If you're interested in more episodes about housing, I have links to several of Stephen's shows we mentioned below. How Tennessee integrates enabling technology Making Universal Design sexy Disaster Planning Want to learn more: Website: https://accessiblehousingmatters.com/ Email: Stephen@AccessibleHousingMatters.com Facebook: @AccessibleHousingMatters Twitter: @AccessHousMat Instagram: @accessrealtor_sb As an Amazon Associate, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases. For more information about True North Disability Planning you can find us here: Web: https://truenorthdisabilityplanning.com/ Blog - https://ejorgensenwordpresscom.wordpress.com Podcast (ABC's of Disability Planning) - https://anchor.fm/abcs-disability-planning Waypoints - https://waypoints.substack.com/ Facebook: @TrueNorthDisabilityPlanning Twitter: @NeedsNavigator Resource store (free downloads too) - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/True-North-Disability-Planning --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abcs-disability-planning/message

Accessibility specialist Thea Kurdi describes what it takes to make transit fully accessible to passengers with disabilities. From the May 24, 2022, episode.

Alexis Jonathan Conrad from the Government of Canada chats about their first annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion. Accessibility specialist Thea Kurdi describes what it takes to make transit fully accessible to passengers with disabilities. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains how ancient fire practices are beneficial to preventing the risk of wildfires. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson shares details about the upcoming Summer Science Circus in Edmonton. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech chats about Apple's new accessibility features including a voice control spelling mode. And quizmaster Mike Ross challenges Karen Magee, Mark Phoenix, and Dave Brown to another edition of the weekly news quiz. This is the May 24, 2022, episode.

On the first podcast of 2022, Cameron & Hallam are joined by Emrys Travis.Emrys is a Disability & Accessibility Specialist for the Royal Society of Chemistry. In the pod, we discuss breaking down the barriers for entry to chemistry, and to understanding how the world of chemistry can and should be inclusive of everyone. Hallam then shares a True Periodic Fable detailing the life of Kathleen Lonsdale, who pioneered the chemist working from home, but more importantly, who actually discovered using X-Ray Diffraction, that Benzene was flat - Hallam tries and fails to show off his chemistry knowledge when describing electrons in benzene. 

We like to say in the accessibility world that accessibility is essential for not only people with disabilities but useful for everyone. In this episode of NEXT, we talk with TransPerfect’s Sean McCurry, Accessibility Specialist, and Semih Altinay, Head of Division Software Globalization Solutions. We break down what it means to be accessible and the work that we’re doing at TransPerfect to make sure your business is meeting your customers’ needs. Email accessibility@transperfect.com or visit transperfect.com/accessibility for more information. Connect with our guests! Sean McCurry: LinkedIn Semih Altinay: LinkedIn Twitter To follow our host, Zelena Khan: IG: www.instagram.com/zelenaaa/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/zelenakhan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zelenatweets This episode is brought to you by TransPerfect, a family of companies providing language services and technology solutions for global businesses. Connect your brand to the world and visit transperfect.com. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/transperfect/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TransPerfect IG: https://www.instagram.com/transperfectgram/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransPerfect

 The Monologue: SPD can't find cops to fill open patrol, no end in sight // The Interview: Mill Creek Councilman Vincent Cavaleri is asking unvaccinated cops to apply for work in their depleted police department // The Monologue: Facebook employees tried to suppress conservative news outlets, report shows // The Interview: Debi Evans the Accessibility Specialist at Walla Walla college discusses her life after the mandate went into effect and she still has not been fired yet, but is expecting it to come, awaiting President's decision  // LongForm: Former Mukilteo Firefighter Andrew Bishop is out -- moving to Texas -- over the vaccine mandate termination // The Quick Hit:  Sec. Yellen: ‘Americans Haven't Seen Inflation Like We've Experienced Recently in a Long Time // The Last Rantz: Get back to the office See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inclusive and accessible digital experiences are more important now than ever before. 61 million adults in the US live with a disability and the average American reads to a 7th/8th grade level. Are your digital platforms, content, campaigns and social media posts easily accessed and understood by all? Or are you excluding huge portions of your online audience? We are very fortunate to have James Deignan, Inclusion and Accessibility Specialist at Texthelp and Jeff Wissel, Director of the office of customer accessibility at Fidelity Investments on the Banking Transformed podcast. We will discuss the rationale and benefits of ensuring that websites, social media and customer engagement are accessible and inclusive. This episode is sponsored by Texthelp Texthelp are leaders in digital inclusion and accessibility software with products used by over 40 million users. ReachDeck offers an all-in-one solution to help financial organizations improve the accessibility, readability and reach of websites and online content. For more information or a free scan of your website visit our website.

~~411 from the IAC – Part 2: Rehabilitation, providing remote services: Attendees heard from two rehabilitation professionals about what providing rehabilitation services virtually has been like. ♠ Megan Conway from the Helen Keller National Center  ♠David Kingsbury from the Carroll Center for the Blind Discussed providing rehabilitation services virtually, what accessibility challenges they faced and how they worked through them to continue serving their clients. They then began a conversation about remote support-based services. Many continue to work from home and they gave some opinions on the leading products in this space and some tips and tricks when working with each of these products. They discussed Apple, Microsoft, AIRA and more during this part of the 411 presentations. In addition, Judy Dixon made a brief presentation about a new technology found on the latest iPhones. Is this truly the thing to have for your iPhone? Attendees learned how this technology can be put to use in your environment to help follow people in a line, learn about a new space, and locate large objects. Presenters: ♠ Megan A. Conway, PhD, Research and Accessibility Specialist, Helen Keller National Center, Healdsburg, CA ♠ David Kingsbury, Assistive Technology Instructor at the Carroll Center, Stoughton, MA ♠ Judy Dixon, Co-chair of the IAC, Arlington, VA ♠ Ray Campbell, Second Vice President of ACB, Glen Ellyn, IL  Co-sponsored by: Information Access committee and Rehabilitation Issues Task Force Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~

We were so excited to talk with Mr. Jack this week! Many of you may know him from Tiktok where he's known for wearing his whimsical and fun hats to talk about some serious disabilities rights issues. We talk about being a "special educator" during covid, what an accessibility specialist is , and what Mr. Jack would change if he could change anything about the world. We think you all will love this one!LinksMr. Jack's TiktokLoops Promo Code : LOOPSXATP for 10% off your order!

We were so excited to talk with Mr. Jack this week! Many of you may know him from Tiktok where he's known for wearing his whimsical and fun hats to talk about some serious disabilities rights issues. We talk about being a "special educator" during covid, what an accessibility specialist is , and what Mr. Jack would change if he could change anything about the world. We think you all will love this one!LinksMr. Jack's TiktokLoops Promo Code : LOOPSXATP for 10% off your order!

Visit QueenofPeaches.com for full show notes. Pascuala Herrera was a Professor and Accessibility Specialist at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois, for almost 30 years and was selected as Distinguished Faculty, the highest honor given to a faculty member, in 2019 and is now faculty emeritus. She is currently also a full-time consultant and author of Not Always a Valley of Tears: A Memoir of a Life Well Lived. Pascuala received her BA in Sociology and M.Ed in Reading and Learning Disabilities at DePaul University in Chicago. She is a frequent local and national presenter on the topics of disability awareness, motivation, and the importance of education for individuals with disabilities and Latinx students. Pascuala contracted polio at nine months old, and has spent her career assisting thousands of students with disabilities both in and outside the classroom. As a disabled Latina woman, she inspires and motivates others in working towards achieving their aspirations despite any challenges they face. I was very excited to get to talk to her about her experience as a first-time self-published author. We go deep talking about purchasing ISBNs, hiring a freelance design team, and the ins and outs of marketing yourself, as well as touching on her fascinating experiences as a disability advocate and as a parent.

This is a continuation of my conversation with Janos. We talk about the future of accessibility as a practice, the assistive technologies, and the role of accessibility specialists. Also, we discuss the most common objections from the business side and how he handles them. Links: Janos on Linkedin Janos on Twitter AODA W3C - The Business Case for Digital Accessibility Teamtam accessible color palette builder Episode page

This is a continuation of my conversation with Janos. We talk about the future of accessibility as a practice, the assistive technologies, and the role of accessibility specialists. Also, we discuss the most common objections from the business side and how he handles them. Janos on Linkedin Janos on Twitter AODA - Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act W3C: The Business Case for Digital Accessibility Teamtam accessible colour palette builder

Janos is an experienced certified web accessibility specialist who spent the last 5 years driving accessibility efforts in a large financial institution.  We talk about his story of getting into the field, why inclusive design is important, how you can start learning the basics, the challenges of retrofitting existing internal tools to satisfy accessibility requirements, and a lot more.  Also, Janos shares a bunch of easy tips and tools for designers who want to create accessible products and experiences. We got so much content, that we couldn't fit all the information into 1 recording, so we are going to get the second session focusing on the future of accessibility in design and common objections against it. Links: Janos on Linkedin Janos on Twitter axe by Deque Episode page

Janos is an experienced certified web accessibility specialist who spent the last 5 years driving accessibility efforts in a large financial institution. We talk about his story of getting into the field, why inclusive design is important, how you can start learning the basics, the challenges of retrofitting existing internal tools to satisfy accessibility requirements, and a lot more. Also, Janos shares a bunch of easy tips and tools for designers who want to create accessible products and experiences. We got so much content, that we couldn't fit all the information into 1 recording, so we are going to get the second session focusing on the future of accessibility in design and common objections against it. Janos on Linkedin Janos on Twitter axe by Deque

 Mark Wilcock is an Accessibility Specialist at Atos, CPWA Certified, an ex-contributing member of the W3C WCAG Working Group for WCAG 2.1 in the W3C Cognitive Accessibility Taskforce and an Atos Expert for Immersive Experiences.He is the co-chair for the development of the Digital Accessibility Specialist Apprenticeship standard, the first apprenticeship standard globally solely for Accessibility.

Darren Burton, former Director of Technology for the American Foundation for the Blind and accessibility specialist at Yahoo, will tell some stories  about working with Silicon Valley and other tech companies. He will focus on some of the history around Apple's development of VoiceOver for the iPhone, including his involvement with the giants that made that happen.

In this audio extract from AbilityNet's monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Emma Pratt Richens, Accessibility Specialist at the BBC, as our latest guest. Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion. On this webinar, introduced by AbilityNet's Annie Mannion, Emma and Robin discussed: Emma's decades of web experience including front-end web development, UX and accessibility-focused roles  Developments in attitudes towards web accessibility Accessibility, disability, and empathy while working from home during a pandemic Technology's role within inclusive practices in the future You can download a transcript of this session from the AbilityNet website and view the video recording of the webinar on the AbilityNet website, where you will also find additional Q&As. Get in touch via enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk with feedback, questions and comments.

In this episode, we’re joined by Jack Catalano, an NYC special education teacher, to discuss the past year on TikTok, online learning, and becoming a disability ally and advocate for his students and himself. ---- Show notes & transcript: http://tiffanyyu.com/podcast/030 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imtiffanyyu/message

Preston has been blind since birth due to Cone-Rod Dystrophy. Through the use of Braille and assistive technology he has completed his undergraduate and Masters degree. He is currently a Web Accessibility Specialist and part time lecturer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careersfortheblind/message

Things get off to a rocky start this episode with a cowbell malfunction, and things don’t get much better as the boys rant about accessibility problems with the US vaccine websites. Luckily, long time listener, Accessibility Specialist, and Senior Strategist at Civic Actions Mike Gifford saves the day and infuses the show with some much needed positivity about the work he’s involved in around digital accessibility and what the future may hold. Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/at-banter-podcast-episode-230-mike-gifford.pdf Show Notes Civic Actions https://civicactions.com/ Covid Vaccine Websites Violate Disability Laws https://khn.org/news/article/covid-vaccine-websites-violate-disability-laws-create-inequity-for-the-blind AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324. Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.

Our Accessibility Specialist Thea Kurdi talks to us about universal design in winter maintenance and snow removal. Thea also tells us about some upcoming events we should be aware of. From the January 4, 2021 episode.

Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press joins me to look ahead at what we can expect to make news over the next little bit. Our Accessibility Specialist Thea Kurdi talks to us about universal design in winter maintenance and snow removal. Amy Amantea, one of our film critics joins us from Vancouver to review the new Netflix series, "Alen Worlds." Marc Aflalo from Double Tap TV discusses the highlights and lowlights of tech in 2020. For our accessibility story roundup, we chat about how today is third annual World Braille Day, an international day that is observed to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Brown shares the details. Our colleague in Halifax, Ryan Delehanty previews episode 3 of the AMI original podcast “Tales from the Halifax School for the Blind." This is the January 4, 2021 episode.

Julie and I explore the concept of safe spaces. What does safety mean in a school system, what does it mean in a yoga space, in the world? We explain the importance of staying in inquiry and remaining curious as one of the most impactful ways to create safe spaces. We look at what it means to lean into change-making and knowing when to walk away. We talk about how the systems we're in are built to oppress and perpetuate the very things we're fighting against. There's a need right now to acknowledge the ways in which so many public and private spaces have been systemically made unsafe; so what can we do to change this? What small, yet oh so powerful, steps can we start taking to create spaces that are inclusive, accessible, and a little bit more safe for all? --- Julie Johnson (pronouns she/her/hers) is a Co-Founder of Integrate Trauma Informed Network and the Restorative Pulse Podcast, Accessibility Specialist in the U.S. Public School System and a Trauma Informed Yoga Facilitator. She is passionate about creating cultures of belonging and social emotional inclusion in the school system and spaces where she teaches yin yoga. Integrate Trauma Informed Network is a grassroots, intersectional community of trauma sensitive professionals offering opportunities to explore the concept of belonging and social emotional inclusion through a trauma sensitive lens and the framework of universal design. You can read more about Integrate Network at www.letsintegrate.org and listen to the Restorative pulse podcast on all major podcasting platforms. For more information on Universal Design in mind body healing spaces, please check out the work of Natasha Baebler at www.visionablewellness.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/selfagencyadvocate/support

This week we are thrilled to have Deborah Ryan of Deborah A. Ryan & Associates join the Addicts to discuss state and federal accessibility requirements. These sections of code are technical, they can be complicated, but they are incredibly important to understand. We discussed how developers can ensure compliance with accessibility requirements during the planning and design stage to avoid costly mistakes. We cover a number of specific topics including the differences between Group I and Group II units and when each unit type must be provided, the definition of a “Townhouse” and how that is changing, the process for filing variance applications and why you might need a CD burner before you can submit one. We personally learned a ton throughout recording this episode and we know you will too. Thanks for listening & for sharing the Podcast with a friend!

In this episode of Access Granted, I talk to Ian Hamilton. Ian is the one most well known in the accessibility community as one of the few specialists who has been working in gaming accessibility for over 12 years. We chat about his work, his project gameaccessibilityguidelines.com, the subject of text size in games and the future of accessibility in gaming in 2020 and beyond.I should also mention, we recorded this episode before COVID-19 was happening, so there are a few events and things mentioned in this episode that may be dated when you hear this. My apologies.IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE SHOW CLICK HERE: https://accessgrantedpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/ian-hamilton-what-does-the-future-of-accessibility-look-like/transcriptFollow IanTWITTER: http://twitter.com/ianhamilton_You can also follow Steve SaylorTWITTER:  http://twitter.com/stevesaylorYOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/snowballMIXER: http://mixer.com/blindgamersteve

Dax Castro is a master in document accessibility. In this episode we dive into PDFs specifically. Topics covered include:Why tagging is everything when it comes to PDF accessibilityThe all too common Friday office scramble when it comes to PDF remediationHow you can easily pay $1,000s of dollars and get back worthless documentsHow to view WCAG vs. PDF/UAPDF remediation takes a long time (but doesn't always have to)The importance of making your PDFs accessibleThis episode is a must listen for anyone who even thinks about learning about making documents accessible.Links from this episode: Dax's LinkedIn PageDax's COVID-19 PDF Time Lapse VideoSection508help.comAccessibilityScripts.comPDF Accessibility Facebook Group Get the transcript for this episode at accessible.org/ep12Support the show (https://krisrivenburgh.com)

Justin works at a university ensuring that classes are accessible to disabled students. As a blind person he knows first hand why accessibility matters, and it is his goal to ensure that all students can access the class materials.Follow Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fatelvis04Visit the home of working blind at http://catchthesewords.comSocial links:Twitter: http://twitter.com/catchthesewords Instagram: http://instagram.com/catchthesewords YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/catchthesewords Facebook: http://facebook.com/catchthesewords Email me: holly@catchthesewords.comSupport Working Blind by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/working-blind

This episode features an interview with Ileana Rodriguez. Ileana was born and raised in Matanzas, Cuba where she was diagnosed at the age of 13 with a malformation of the spine that left her paralyzed from the waist down. In the year 2000 she moved to United States with her family looking for better medical treatments than those offered in Cuba. Ileana shares her story of going to college and eventually pursuing her passion of swimming and participating in the London Paralympic Games in 2012.  Today Ileana is the founder of I Design Access, LLC, a design and accessibility consultancy for architects and clients that see inclusion and accessibility at the core of their business.  

School is back in session and Yahya Abdikadir, a transition age student from Minnesota, took time out from his busy schedule to sit down with Jeff Thompson and talk about his choices and experience preparing for his studies and planning his career. Yahya attended the Summer Transition Program (STP) where he learned about Soft Skills and met other Blind and Visually Impaired students from around the state. Yahya was hired by a local middle school to work on accessibility and found out about the job opportunity from State Services for the Blind. From his Teacher for the BVI and his working with SSB, Yahya is prepared and ready to take on the University of Minnesota with an interest in programing and computer science. Yahya also volunteers for Apple, Microsoft and Google as an Accessibility Specialist focusing on software accessibility with the beta programs. A Beta is a pre-release of applications for testing purposes and Beta testers give the developers feedback prior to the big release. Yahya also plays Blind Hockey for the Minnesota Wild Blind Hockey Team and loves the opportunity the sport has given him to learn about skating and the game of hockey. Join Yahya and Jeff as they talk about the programs and opportunities that led to his education and career choices. ***** Contact Your State Services If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Transition Coordinator Sheila Koenig by email or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361. To find your State Services in your State you can go to www.AFB.org and search the directory for your agency. Contact: Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Storeand Google Play Store. Check out the Blind Abilities Communityon Facebook, the Blind Abilities Page, the Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impairedand the Assistive Technology Community for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Mikey Ilagan is a Product Manager on the Comcast Accessibility Team. He's spent the past decade building digital experiences using a lifetime of passion for technology. He is a former web designer and frontend developer. He's spent his career working in and around his hometown, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Today, he uses a diverse background to work with product teams to ensure Xfinity's offerings are usable and well-designed for customers using assistive technology. Mikey is also a co-organizer of the Philly Accessibility Meetup. In this episode we talk about dealing with the effects of a global recession, working as a product manager in accessibility, starting a meetup in Philadelphia, and so much more.

Mikey Ilagan is a Product Manager on the Comcast Accessibility Team. He's spent the past decade building digital experiences using a lifetime of passion for technology. He is a former web designer and frontend developer. He's spent his career working in and around his hometown, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Today, he uses a diverse background to work with product teams to ensure Xfinity's offerings are usable and well-designed for customers using assistive technology. Mikey is also a co-organizer of the Philly Accessibility Meetup. In this episode we talk about dealing with the effects of a global recession, working as a product manager in accessibility, starting a meetup in Philadelphia, and so much more.

This week I sit down with Kristin Patterson, CPACC and we talk about Digital Accessibility. For one reason or another, accessibility has become a dirty word, or at the very least gotten a bad rap. And yet... the topic couldn't be more relevant and important for designers and businesses.Find Kristin on LinkedinResource links from the episode:Forrester: The Billion-Customer Digital Accessibility OpportunityUXPA International, automatic accessibility scanners gapThat cool lamp she talks about-Feel free to stalk the XD Podcast on Instagram and Facebook or check out xdpodcast.com for all show notes and a full transcript. -As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please leave a review and subscribe!#staycuriousSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/xdpodcast)

Welcome to ATG the Podcast! I’m Leah Hinds, Executive Director of the Charleston Conference, and I’m happy to welcome two guests to the podcast today. Stephanie S. Rosen is a librarian scholar who brings insights from disability studies—and its intersections with feminist, queer, and critical race studies—into library administration and digital scholarship. She is Associate Librarian and Accessibility Specialist at the University of Michigan Library and holds a PhD in English from University of Texas at Austin. Stephanie is the author of the upcoming title for the Charleston Briefings series, "Accessibility and Publishing". She’s also presenting on the same topic at the upcoming Charleston Conference in just a little over a week! Matthew Ismail will be interviewing Stephanie. Matthew is the Director of Collection Development at Central Michigan University, and editor in chief of the Charleston Briefings. Thanks so much to both of you for being here with us today! Now I’ll turn it over to Matthew and Stephanie for the interview. And thanks also to all of our listeners for tuning in. We’d love to hear from you. If you have questions or comments about today’s show, or suggestions for future podcast topics or speakers, please get in touch. You can use the Contact form on the podcast website, atgthepodcast.com, or you can email me directly at leah@charlestonlibraryconference.com.  Links mentioned in the interview: Guidebooks BISG Quick Start Guide to Accessible Publishing Describing Visual Resources Toolkit Accessible EPUB 3 Disability and Higher Ed Negotiating Disability: Disclosure and Higher Education Legal Lainey Feingold Legal Updates Disability Studies Disability Studies Quarterly Canadian Journal of Disability Studies  

1839 Accessibility of US National Parks (Sep. 26, 2018) Show Notes The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has over 400 sites that are visited by over 300 million people each year. They strive to make these sites as accessible as possible for everyone. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Ray Bloomer, Accessibility Specialist for … Continue reading 1839 Accessibility of US National Parks (Sep. 26, 2018) →

…on shifting the perspective of how things work. Mikey Ilagan is an Accessibility Specialist at Think Company, working full-time as part of the Comcast Accessibility Team. He's spent the past decade building digital experiences using a lifetime of passion for technology. Today, he uses a diverse background to work with product teams to ensure Xfinity's offerings are usable and well-designed for customers using assistive technology. He joins Ryan in the Indy Hall Studios for a conversation about what fascinates him about the way people interact with the internet, the misconceptions about accessibility and who’s doing it well. Plus, Ryan and Mikey do a deep dive on his Twitter feed.

A program for employees with disabilities and/or facilities management professionals. This presentation focuses on informational resources available when considering designs for making federal facilities more accessible to individuals with disabilities. Aug. 22, 2013. Speaker Biography: Earlene Sesker began her career with the Access Board in 1993 in the Office of Compliance and Enforcement, where she managed Federal agency accessibility cases brought under the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. She currently serves as an Accessibility Specialist responsible for technical assistance to Federal, state, and local governments and private sector entities regarding the requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6156