Exciting news! The A11yBook is on the A11yShop!
I’m overwhelmed by the success of the A11yShop so far! So I’ve decided it would be better for my own systems and inventory management to have my book available through the same store. That means I’ve shut down the old shopping cart that was active on this site from book launch until now. Any new orders placed will be fulfilled through the new system.
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the A11yShop, dedicated to promoting accessibility and disability inclusion.
We believe that disability is part of the human experience, and it should be celebrated. Our mission is to empower, inspire, and raise awareness about accessibility and disability inclusion with meaningful merchandise. We hope you’ll wear our designs with pride!
Read More »A11yShop – Your New Favorite Accessibility and Disability Shop!
I’ve had so many great conversations since that SHRM announcement! Equity, while sometimes misunderstood, is such a critical part of the work that DEI professionals set out to do.
SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) recently announced the “strategic decision” to rebrand DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) as Inclusion & Diversity (I&D), effective immediately.
Read more: Not Without Equity
I think, instead of removing letters from the acronyms we use to describe our work, we should be adding letters. Let’s consider ABIDE.
Read More »ABIDE: Accessibility, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity
If you haven’t yet heard, SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) recently announced the “strategic decision” to rebrand DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) as Inclusion & Diversity (I&D), effective immediately. In their words, “by emphasizing Inclusion-first, we aim to address the current shortcomings of DE&I programs, which have led to societal backlash and increasing polarization […] Equity will be integrated under the broader Inclusion framework.”
I’ve been giving a lot of thought to what this announcement means in the context of the work that I do.
Celebrating Disability Pride Month doesn’t necessarily mean I’m proud of having disabilities. This month, for disabled people, is more about celebrating our whole selves, including our disability. While we’re at it, we’re also advocating for a more inclusive world.
Read More »Does Disability Pride Mean I’m Proud of My Disability?
Thank you to everyone that attended “Writing for Accessible Learning: ALT Text, Captions, and Beyond!” at this year’s Accessibility Summer Camp! I had a blast presenting this session. I heard there were over 100 of you in the audience at one point!
This session equips instructional writers with practical skills to make materials accessible for all. Dive into clear language practices and free tools for readability checks. Craft engaging captions, transcripts, and ALT text for learners with disabilities. Leave empowered to write inclusively, boost engagement, and achieve better learning outcomes!
Disability Pride Month, celebrated every July, focuses on honoring and celebrating people with disabilities. Disability Pride is a chance to learn more about disability rights and celebrate the vibrant disability community.
It’s only July, but get ready to celebrate because National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is just around the corner! Coming this October, we’re thrilled to announce something special we’ve been working on – and it’s launching on October 1st!
I can’t believe we’re halfway through 2024 already! The end of June marks 6 months of the ATD Chapter Tour of Accessibility for Online Learning, one of my most requested presentations.
I’ve seen Central Massachusetts, Puget Sound, Mississippi Valley, Houston, Chicagoland, Nebraska, Memphis, Kansas City, Tulsa, and even my home, Las Vegas! How did the audiences compare?
Read More »Recap: Accessibility for Online Learning (June 2024)
National PTSD Awareness Day in the US is observed on June 27th each year. It’s a day to raise awareness about the impacts of post-traumatic stress disorder and fight the stigma surrounding it.