Stress and adversity are standard for people who have chosen accessibility careers. When you add in being disabled, that is a double whammy. This is the first of a two-part article. I have seen zero articles on coping with being…
No, you are not entitled to pick my brain for free
I am under zero obligation to provide you a “teachable moment” An acquaintance of mine posted on LinkedIn that her company had recently joined a leadership organization on disability. I was intrigued, so I clicked on the link to see…
People with disabilities will remember your words and actions when COVID-19 is over
Inactions count as well. In the words of Geddy Lee — when you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice As I write this article, we are 5–10 weeks into the COVID-19 crisis, depending on what you…
What great accessibility managers want from their leadership
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…
Accessibility Participants, Managers, and Leaders
There are three groups of people in Accessibility: Participants, Managers, and Leaders. All are necessary but each wears a different hat. Which are you? Accessibility Participants Accessibility participants come in a number of flavors. They can be: Members of an…