Want to be a great leader to an accessibility team either directly or cross-functionally? Here are some specific, actionable ways you can help Accessibility managers are frequently perceived as contentious trouble makers Accessibility, by its very nature, creates friction, and…
Handling accessibility demand letters
Four things you should never EVER do, and four things definitely TO do This must be “demand letter” season. Maybe because all the lawyers are working from home due to COVID-19 with courthouses being closed ? I’ve had multiple people…
Accessibility and Online Education Materials
It’s a lot harder to convert in-person materials to accessible online material than you think. And you can’t leave out accessibility. Each day there are at least a dozen new articles in my LinkedIn feed on converting dead-tree, in-person course…
Accessibility Playlist
Eight songs that will get you in the right mood to be accessible. Especially when your employer has put your whole office on WFH. So like any good tech company, the first thing my co-workers did when we were urged…
Impostor Syndrome, Stereotype Threat and Disabilities
Stereotype threat is as big of an issue (if not bigger) as impostor syndrome for people with disabilities and other underrepresented minorities Haven’t heard of “Stereotype Threat” before? Me neither until a few weeks ago. The impact of understanding how…
Constructing an accessibility elevator pitch
Everyone in accessibility needs an accessibility elevator pitch Accessibility elevator pitches are essential for two reasons: Introducing yourself and explaining what you do. Immediate, pre-programmed come-backs to people who express disinterest in accessibility. What is an accessibility elevator pitch? An…
10 tips for More Effective and Accessible WFH Communications
COVID-19 is forcing more of us to work from home than ever. Here is how you can effectively communicate with your co-workers during this time Pick the Appropriate Method of Communication Email, slack, text message, phone, chat, conference call —…
Staffing accessibility — Consultants vs. employees
It’s a complicated decision, here are the factors to look at to decide which route is right for your organization Part two of a two-part article. Read Part one here which addresses the cost of each type of resources discussed in this…
Simulating Disabilities
When is it OK? When is it disrespectful? My thoughts on a complicated topic Simulation is a common but misguided approach to invoking empathy for disability and accessibility-related issues. This is often done in group settings and is incredibly common in…
Measuring Accessibility Outcomes
Peter Drucker said “you can’t manage what you can’t measure”. Here’s how to gauge the success of disability inclusion / accessibility initiatives utcome is frequently quantitatively measured using benchmarks. Let’s say you need to get somewhere. You need four pieces of information…