Neil Milliken is VP – Global Head of Accessibility & Digital Inclusion at Atos, a global leader in secure, decarbonized, and inclusive digital. Neil is, among many things, a leading strategist and community builder with over two decades of experience within the Accessibility and Assistive Technology fields. He is the co-founder of AXSChat, Europe’s largest Twitter chat with a focus on Accessibility & Inclusion, and advocates for people with neurodivergent conditions as well as other disabilities and additional needs.
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Neil Milliken is VP – Global Head of Accessibility & Digital Inclusion at Atos, a global leader in secure, decarbonized, and inclusive digital. Neil is,…Read more about Interview with Neil Milliken
Glenda is one of the best accessibility experts in the world, who believes that digital technology is for everyone. She has focused her career on…Read more about Interview with Glenda Sims
Raghavendra Satish Peri is a digital accessibility evangelist, breaking down web and mobile accessibility barriers. He galvanizes the adoption of accessibility by inspiring the local…Read more about Interview with Raghavendra Satish Peri
Crystal Preston-Watson is a senior digital accessibility analyst working at Salesforce, and a self-proclaimed full-time absurdist that is dedicated to making innovative, dynamic, and accessible…Read more about Interview with Crystal Preston-Watson
Dennie Declercq is an IT coach, an autism and accessibility expert, a public speaker, and the President and Founder of DDSoft, a nonprofit organization connecting…Read more about Interview with Dennie Declercq
Lucy is a Web Accessibility Evangelist with over 35 years of experience, who believes that technology is a pathway to change for people with disabilities,…Read more about Interview with Lucy Greco
Julianna is a passionate leader and advocate for inclusive design and accessibility, who believes that through inclusive design practices, we can co-create more equitable futures…Read more about Interview with Julianna Rowsell
Samantha Evans is an accessibility advocate who loves bringing inclusive design concepts, accessibility, program management, brand strategy, and credentialing expertise to associations, non-profits, and higher…Read more about Interview with Samantha Evans, CAE
David is a consummate Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with a trained eye for detail and accuracy, offering outstanding presentation, communication, and cross-cultural team management skills.…Read more about Interview with David Dauber
Sheri is an accessibility program innovation and strategy architect, a sought-after writing and public speaking expert with a history of successfully architecting strategic global accessibility…Read more about Interview with Sheri Byrne-Haber
Kristina England is a Senior Digital Experience and Accessibility Specialist, working for the University of Massachusetts in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Team.…Read more about Interview with Kristina England
Alicia is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion researcher and strategist. She is a creative force for change and a thought leader, offering a positive perspective…Read more about Interview with Alicia Jarvis, CPACC, CSM
A self-described screen reader user, tequila drinker and crime fiction junkie, Léonie Watson is the Director of Tetralogical, and a member of the W3C Advisory…Read more about Interview with Léonie Watson
Nic Steenhout is an internationally-recognized expert on digital inclusion and web accessibility standards, who has spent the last 20+ years working closely with local, state,…Read more about Interview with Nicolas Steenhout
On top of being a musician, an audio engineer, and an absolute lists aficionado, Kyle Pelligrino-Hartman, CPACC, currently operates as a partnerships & alliances consultant…Read more about Interview with Kyle Pelligrino-Hartman, CPACC
Holly Schroeder is a curious Senior UX Researcher and writer, who enjoys spending her free time exploring the world, including the world of UX, connecting…Read more about Interview with Holly Schroeder
Justin Yarbrough is a blind digital accessibility advocate and occasional freelance writer living in the Phoenix area who makes it a point not to take…Read more about Interview with Justin Yarbrough
Meryl’s why is to ensure everyone has equal access and feels valued. She speaks at events and trains employees on digital accessibility, inclusive leadership, and…Read more about Interview with Meryl K. Evans, CPACC
Jamie and his buddy Lion are an autistic duo who focus on using technology to make the lives of autistic and other people better. Along…Read more about Interview with Jamie Knight (and Lion)
Dave Brown is the host of the “Now with Dave Brown” morning show airing Monday through Friday on AMI-Audio, and has over 10 years of…Read more about Interview with Dave Brown