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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.

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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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Are you ready to lead inclusively?

Every day, millions of employees feel unseen, unheard, and unsupported because leadership fails to recognize and address their diverse needs.

Over 20% of the workforce identifies as either disabled or neurodivergent, yet many organizations lack the tools to foster truly inclusive workplaces. The result? Missed opportunities, disengaged teams, and barriers that limit both individual and business growth.

At Inklusiv Communication, we help leaders move beyond “inclusive-ish” to champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in everything they do. By embedding inclusive leadership into your organization, you can unlock the full potential of your workforce, increase engagement, and drive long-term success.

If you’re ready to build a truly inclusive workplace where everyone thrives and can contribute to the full extent of their potential, let’s talk.

“ While it’s certainly important for event planners to champion the cause of inclusion, it’s also beneficial for allies, staff, and speaking professionals to step in and also support the representation and inclusion of speaker peers with disabilities.”

~ Denis Boudreau, InklusivComm

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