Digital Accessibility

Jill Bateman, Ohio University, Digital Accessibility CoordinatorJill Bateman provides comprehensive accessibility support for students and staff at Ohio University. That includes reviewing tools and technology and processes for purchasing. Starting in web design, Jill found similarities between usability and accessibility. She shares the challenge of an elderly family member which helped drive her work and interest. Mentioned in this episode:Info about Accessibility at Blink

Jonathan Hassell, Hassell Inclusion, Founder & Chief ExecutiveJonathan Hassell talks about his many years of experience in accessibility. He describes the evolution and challenges at the BBC to make their content available to all across their many services. Jonathan also explains the importance of standards organizations. Mentioned in this episode:Info about Accessibility at Blink

Léonie Watson, TetraLogical, Director Léonie Watson's early work as a web designer was interupted when she lost her sight. As she began to use assistive technologies for her own needs, she found her way into accessibility testing. This led to many years of solving accessibility problems for a wide range of organizations. Now, Léonie is the Director of TetraLogical - a consultancy for accessibility. Mentioned in this episode:Info about Accessibility at Blink

Jamie Knight, Jamie + Lion (limited), DirectorJamie Knight talks about the many activities he was involved with in eleven years working in accessibility at the BBC. Now he provides consulting and workshops. Jamie also shares his own experience as a person with disabilities and the importance of accommodations in life and work. Mentioned in this episode:Info about Accessibility at Blink

Dominique Wheeler provides training and support for accessibility implementation within U.S. federal agencies. She started her career work at a Baltimore education non-profit organization. It was while creating training materials for the Department of Defense that she became familiar with Section 508 requirements. That led to her full-time work as an accessibility specialist. She talks about the Trusted Tester program that is open to anyone for certification. Mentioned in this episode:Info about Accessibility at Blink

Derek Featherstone, Saleforce, VP of Accessibility and Inclusive DesignDerek Featherstone VP of PAccessibility and Design at Salesforce. Derek describes how accessibility is integrated in the overall structure at Salesforce. He shared his own disability challenges and starting his own consulting firm that was acquired by Level Access.Mentioned in this episode:Info about Accessibility at Blink

Amanda Powell, Target, accessibility in user researchAmanda Powell works as a senior UX designer at Target. Her exposure to accessibility came from her own challenges of having an autoimmune disorder affecting her sight. She became an advocate for accessibility tools and processes internally at her organization. That expanded to helping research and design address the needs of disabled customers. Mentioned in this episode:Info about Accessibility at Blink

Mike Paciello, Pearson, Director of Accessibility ImplementationMike Paciello is one of the pioneers is helping accessibility become an organized discipline for improving products and services. He began his career as a technical writer and that brought him to voluteering with the publishing of braille documents. From there, Mike formed The Paciello Group which brought usability methods into accessibility design. Mike continues his work with braille standards, the IAAP, and immersive interfaces. Mentioned in this episode:Info about Accessibility at Blink

Michele A. Williams, M.A.W. Consulting, ownerMichele talks about her wide variety of experiences in accessibility. Much of her work aligned with user experience activities. This included graduate research and study, working as a researcher, and accessibility consulting. Michele has written many papers and articles and has a patent for a wearable device. Mentioned in this episode:Info about Accessibility at Blink

Ross Mullen, CANAXESS, DirectorRoss Mullen talks about his extensive experience in working with standards organizations for accessibility. He spent many years working with accessibility for government agencies. Now, Ross has his own consulting practice.Mentioned in this episode:Info about Accessibility at Blink