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Shawn works for the Canadian Government as an accessibility advisor for the Accessibility, Accommodation, and Adaptive Computer Technology (AAACT) Program with Shared Services Canada and is an invited expert on the Accessibility Guideline Working Group for the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), where he helps make the Web a more inclusive place for people who have cognitive disabilities. A punk rock Apple fanboy who likes micro-brewery beers, Shawn has been actively involved with Web accessibility for 15 years.

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Interview with Shawn Thompson

28 August 2022

Shawn works for the Canadian Government as an accessibility advisor for the Accessibility, Accommodation, and Adaptive Computer Technology (AAACT) Program with Shared Services Canada and…Read more about Interview with Shawn Thompson

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Interview with Neil Milliken

21 August 2022

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

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Interview with Glenda Sims

14 August 2022

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

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Interview with Raghavendra Satish Peri

7 August 2022

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

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Interview with Crystal Preston-Watson

31 July 2022

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

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Interview with Dennie Declercq

24 July 2022

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

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Interview with Lucy Greco

17 July 2022

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

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Interview with Julianna Rowsell

10 July 2022

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

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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 David Dauber

26 June 2022

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

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Interview with Sheri Byrne-Haber

19 June 2022

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

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Interview with Kristina England

12 June 2022

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

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Interview with Alicia Jarvis, CPACC, CSM

5 June 2022

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

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Interview with Léonie Watson

29 May 2022

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

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Interview with Nicolas Steenhout

22 May 2022

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

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Interview with Kyle Pelligrino-Hartman, CPACC

15 May 2022

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

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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 Justin Yarbrough

1 May 2022

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

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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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Interview with Jamie Knight (and Lion)

17 April 2022

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)

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