Today’s post makes the case for extending beyond catering to ‘typical’ users and emphasizes the role of empathy, understanding, and respect in cultivating a truly inclusive culture, spotlighted through the lens of a compelling personal encounter at a tech conference a few years ago. The post presents disability inclusion not as an afterthought, but as a smart business strategy that can enrich user experiences, broaden market reach, and foster more innovation.
Today’s post makes the case for extending beyond catering to ‘typical’ users and emphasizes the role of empathy, understanding, and respect in cultivating a truly…Read more about Addressing the needs of everyone with bigger-picture thinking
This post reflects on the evolution of disability inclusion, stressing the importance of the ongoing journey towards full digital accessibility. Highlighting National AccessAbility Week in…Read more about National AccessAbility Week as a celebration of inclusion
Discover the transformative journey of Maya, an event planner dedicated to making digital events inclusive. From selecting accessible platforms to incorporating closed captions and alt…Read more about The inclusive future of virtual events: crafting accessible spaces for all
Dive into the spirit of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) and discover how it can transform your events and presentations. Learn practical, impactful tips to…Read more about Championing inclusion: celebrating #GAAD in the event industry
Disability inclusion is an important, yet largely overlooked aspect of meeting planning that is not getting nearly enough attention, and this is costing event planners…Read more about Making your event truly accessible to all: a guide to disability inclusion – part 2
Disability inclusion is an important, yet largely overlooked aspect of meeting planning that is not getting nearly enough attention, and this is costing event planners…Read more about Making your event truly accessible to all: a guide to disability inclusion – part 1
This week’s post, the fourth and final in our four-part series, highlights, for one last time, the importance of creating inclusive experiences for audience members…Read more about Exploring the deadly sins of inclusive speaking – part 4
This week’s post, the third in our four-part series, highlights the importance of creating inclusive experiences for audience members with disabilities at live, in-person, or…Read more about Exploring the deadly sins of inclusive speaking – part 3
Today’s post, the second in a four-part series, highlights the importance of creating inclusive experiences for audience members with disabilities at live, in-person, or virtual…Read more about Exploring the deadly sins of inclusive speaking – part 2
Today’s post, the first in a four-part series, highlights the importance of creating inclusive experiences for audience members with disabilities at live, in-person, or virtual…Read more about Exploring the deadly sins of inclusive speaking – part 1
In the speaking world, many audience members with disabilities are excluded due to inaccessible presentations and materials. Surely, we can teach speakers to do better!…Read more about A call for audience members with disabilities to share their own lived experiences
It’s book launch day! My first book, “The Inclusive Speaker,” is coming out today on Amazon and aims to empower speakers and communication professionals to…Read more about Empowering voices: introducing ‘The Inclusive Speaker’ and its premiere at axe-con
In today’s post, I want to share some updates about my book, “The Inclusive Speaker,” nearing completion and being available on Amazon in just a…Read more about Endorsements are in: what people are saying about my first book
Inclusion needs to become an essential aspect of the speaking industry, as it allows for a diverse range of innovative perspectives and ideas to be…Read more about Inclusion in the speaking industry: why it matters and what we can do to foster more of it
Embracing disability inclusion has become an imperative for businesses, particularly with the rise of socially conscious consumers and a new generation of employees. A culture…Read more about Why embracing disability inclusion is critical for business success
There are several strategies that speaking professionals can use to make their presentations more accessible and inclusive for audience members who are hard of hearing.…Read more about Helping audience members who are hard of hearing better engage in a presentation
Operating an inaccessible website can have serious consequences for businesses, both legally and ethically. With over 97% websites being inaccessible to people with disabilities, businesses…Read more about Your website’s inaccessibility could cost you more than you think
Today’s post discusses the impact of accessibility barriers, stigma, and discrimination on audience members with disabilities and how these challenges greatly affect their experience when…Read more about Inclusive event planning 101: understanding accessibility barriers