Digital Accessibility

Joe Welinske
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Interviews with accomplished accessibility professionals to learn about their career journeys

  1. The Microsoft Ability Summit

    1일 전

    The Microsoft Ability Summit

    Joe Welinske reports from the Microsoft Ability Summit, highlighting emerging accessibility technologies, AI-driven accessibility initiatives, and new approaches to inclusive design. He reflects on presentations covering voice preservation, accessible packaging, neurodiverse hiring, AI training tools, and the expanding role of accessibility across Microsoft’s ecosystem. The episode explores how accessibility innovation is increasingly connected to AI, collaboration, and scalable inclusion.

    13분
  2. If You Don’t Test with Real Users, You Don’t Know What You’ve Built

    5월 13일

    If You Don’t Test with Real Users, You Don’t Know What You’ve Built

    Lisa Riemers shares her journey from marketing and communications into accessibility-focused content design. As an independent consultant, she works across organizations to improve how messages are structured, understood, and delivered. She discusses the importance of user testing, plain language, and bridging technical and communication teams. Lisa also explores how accessible communication builds trust, why it’s a business advantage, and how AI is reshaping the future of content and accessibility work.

    22분
  3. Accessibility Should Be Part of Everyday Life—Not an Add-On

    5월 6일

    Accessibility Should Be Part of Everyday Life—Not an Add-On

    Stacy Scott shares her journey from discovering screen readers at university to leading accessibility strategy in digital publishing. Drawing on lived experience as a blind professional, she explores how accessible content enables independence, why accessibility must be embedded into everyday systems, and where progress still falls short. Stacy also discusses global initiatives like Bookshare and the transformative potential of AI to expand access and inclusion.

    24분
  4. Accessibility Isn’t Separate — It’s the Core of Good Design

    4월 29일

    Accessibility Isn’t Separate — It’s the Core of Good Design

    Fabiana Lassandro shares her journey from web design student to accessibility engineer and educator. She discusses how accessibility transformed her perspective on development, the importance of embedding accessibility into design systems, and how teaching helps reinforce that accessibility is foundational—not optional. Fabiana also highlights the value of mentoring, explaining the “why” behind accessibility, and ensuring teams build inclusive experiences from the start.

    21분
  5. Accessibility Is a Driver of Better User Experience

    4월 22일

    Accessibility Is a Driver of Better User Experience

    Mali Fernando shares how accessibility becomes most effective when embedded into product development from the start. Drawing on a background in design and technology, Mali discusses working across teams to integrate inclusive design practices, shift accessibility from compliance to user experience, and help organizations build accessibility into everyday workflows. The conversation highlights the importance of education, collaboration, and making accessibility practical and scalable.

    25분
  6. Accessibility Must Be Usable—Not Just Conformant

    4월 15일

    Accessibility Must Be Usable—Not Just Conformant

    Aileen Hackett, Director of Product Management for Accessibility at ServiceNow, shares how her team scales accessibility across a global enterprise. From mandating training for 20,000 employees to embedding accessibility into design systems and product workflows, she explains how organizations move from compliance to usability. Aileen also discusses the importance of listening to people with disabilities, aligning accessibility with business priorities, and preparing for the opportunities—and risks—of AI.

    22분
  7. Accessibility Is Most Powerful When It’s Everyone’s Responsibility

    4월 8일

    Accessibility Is Most Powerful When It’s Everyone’s Responsibility

    Kate Gonzalez, Accessibility Director at Elevance Health, shares her “wavy” career path from occupational therapy to enterprise accessibility leadership. Drawing on experiences across architecture consulting, city government, video games, and healthcare, she discusses how accessibility strategy becomes meaningful when organizations move from planning to action. Kate also highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement, accessibility councils, and embedding inclusive practices across teams to create sustainable accessibility programs.

    16분
  8. AI Can Strengthen Accountability — but Humans Must Stay In the Loop

    4월 1일

    AI Can Strengthen Accountability — but Humans Must Stay In the Loop

    Marissa Woodbeck, Head of Digital Accessibility at a major financial institution, shares her powerful journey from being labeled a “lazy learner” to leading enterprise accessibility strategy. Drawing from her background in special education, domestic violence advocacy, and banking governance, she explains how accessibility must be embedded into business processes—not treated as an afterthought. Marissa also discusses the role AI can play in strengthening accountability while keeping humans at the center of inclusive design.

    19분
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Interviews with accomplished accessibility professionals to learn about their career journeys

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    Joe Welinske
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    2021년 - 2026년
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