Accessibility: A Catalyst for Change with Gerard Cohen

Gerard Cohen, who drives the Atlassian Design System Accessibility Team, joined us in the latest episode of our HearSay podcast. Gerard has worked as a Digital Accessibility Leader and Team Builder for popular platforms like Jira and Trello and even Twitter. He discusses the catalyst accessibility can be when prioritized in business settings and the benefit the effort has for both businesses and the disability community alike.

HearSay is an AudioEye series dedicated to the heroes of accessibility who are paving the way, building an inclusive future, and making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. 

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View transcript: https://aeurl.xyz/hearsay-podcast-with-gerard-cohen-transcript 

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HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, Mariella Paulino, and Missy Jensen. Edited by Alex Dorrier.

HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.