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Trudy is an Accessibility Consultant at Deque and copes with several disabilities, including having one hand, severe tinnitus, and possibly dyslexia. With 24 years of experience in web technologies, she began her digital accessibility journey in 2002 by training departments in her county. After leading a significant accessibility initiative at a Fortune-500 e-commerce company, Trudy joined Deque, where her passionate drive to promote accessibility and inclusion inspires others.

Recent Posts

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  • Did you know that procurement choices shape accessibility?
  • Did you know that accessibility risk is no longer theoretical?
  • Did you know that barriers are built into systems?
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  • Did you know that most top websites still fail accessibility checks?

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Interview with Trudy Karl

23 April 2023

Trudy is an Accessibility Consultant at Deque and copes with several disabilities, including having one hand, severe tinnitus, and possibly dyslexia. With 24 years of…Read more about Interview with Trudy Karl

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Interview with Kate Kalcevich

12 March 2023

Kate Kalcevich is the Head of Accessibility Innovation at Fable, a leading accessibility testing platform powered by people with disabilities. Kate has championed accessibility since…Read more about Interview with Kate Kalcevich

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Interview with Vivian (ChatGPT)

26 February 2023

This interview is completely simulated using artificial intelligence (ChatGPT), and is based on the model for Vivian, one of the InklusivComm personas that were created…Read more about Interview with Vivian (ChatGPT)

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Helping audience members who are hard of hearing better engage in a presentation

9 February 2023

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

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Interview with Kelly Bron Johnson

4 December 2022

Kelly is an Autistic and Hard of Hearing self-advocate, keynote speaker, author, and founder of Completely Inclusive and the Autistic Entrepreneurs Network. She helps businesses…Read more about Interview with Kelly Bron Johnson

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Interview with Angela Young

6 November 2022

Angela Young is a strong advocate for scalable, systemic, organizational initiatives that drive diversity and inclusion. As a member of the invisible disability, Deaf, Neurodivergent,…Read more about Interview with Angela Young

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Interview with Denis Boudreau

23 October 2022

Denis is a consultant, trainer, coach, and speaker specializing in making digital content truly inclusive of everyone, including those who are marginalized by our use…Read more about Interview with Denis Boudreau

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Interview with Samantha Evans, CAE

3 July 2022

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

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Interview with Holly Schroeder

8 May 2022

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

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Interview with Meryl K. Evans, CPACC

24 April 2022

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

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Is your digital experience  leaving people behind?

Every day, millions of people with disabilities are blocked from accessing information, services, and products – simply because organizations overlook digital accessibility. These aren’t edge cases. They’re your customers, your employees, your community.

At Inklusiv Communication, we help you change that. With over 25 years of experience, we train the teams who design, build, and maintain your digital platforms, ensuring accessibility is built in from the start.

If you’re ready to reduce risk, improve access, and serve everyone with dignity, let’s talk. Together, we’ll help you create digital experiences that don’t leave anyone behind.

“Inaccessible digital experiences do not usually break systems. They break trust, confidence, and participation, often without ever appearing on a dashboard or escalation report.”

~ Denis Boudreau, InklusivComm

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