Episodios

  • E63: United in Accessibility: Leadership, Practice, and Global Impact with Christopher Michael Lee, PhD
    Mar 26 2026

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    This episode of the United in Accessibility podcast features Dr. Christopher Lee reflecting on his personal journey into accessibility and his leadership in building a global ecosystem through G3ict and IAAP, emphasizing accessibility as a growing profession grounded in human rights, education, and practical implementation. He highlights major 2025–2026 shifts, global regulations, AI, and innovation, while stressing that the future of accessibility depends on data-driven action, responsible technology, and stronger collaboration across organizations to turn commitment into measurable impact.

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    56 m
  • E62: How the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Builds Safety and Belonging with Anette Cmela
    Feb 26 2026

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    In this United in Accessibility podcast episode, Annette Cmela shares how the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is helping create safety and belonging for people with non-visible disabilities through a globally recognized symbol and structured organizational implementation. We explore psychological safety, common myths about non-apparent disabilities, and how leaders can move beyond policy to build consistent, compassionate inclusion in practice.

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    28 m
  • E61: Chris Ruden on Disability Inclusion, Trust, and Belonging
    Jan 21 2026

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    This episode of the United in Accessibility podcast explores what inclusion looks like beyond awareness, through honest conversation about trust, disability disclosure, and belonging. Chris Ruden shares lived experience and practical insight on how people navigate inclusion in everyday professional and personal contexts.

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    41 m
  • E60: UDOIT, Accessibility, and Higher Ed Innovation: A Conversation with Morgan Busch, CPACC
    Dec 8 2025

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    In this episode of United in Accessibility Morgan Bush, a software engineer at the University of Central Florida (UCF), discussed his journey in digital accessibility. He highlighted his work on the UDOIT project, an open-source accessibility checker for Canvas, which was upgraded to IBM Equal Access. Bush emphasized the importance of proactive accessibility measures and noted challenges in faculty adoption, with less than half using the tool, and plans to make it more accessible for smaller institutions. Bush received the 2025 IAAP Impact Award for his contributions.

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    41 m
  • E59: Accessibility in Practice: Teaching, Testing, and Leadership with Radek Pavlíček, CPWA
    Nov 13 2025

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    In this episode, Radek Pavlíček reflects on more than 25 years of work in accessibility, sharing practical lessons about assistive technologies, conducting real-world user testing, and supporting organizations across Czechia. He also discusses the evolving landscape of accessibility practice, the value of professional certification, and the role of community leadership in strengthening digital accessibility.

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    41 m
  • E58: Designing for Everyone: Stéphanie Walter on Enterprise UX and Digital Accessibility
    Aug 15 2025

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    In this episode, UX researcher and accessibility expert Stéphanie Walter explores how to integrate digital accessibility into enterprise UX, sharing strategies to overcome organizational barriers, improve collaboration with developers, and ensure inclusive product design. She also introduces Neuro Spicy, her initiative to raise awareness of neurodiversity and invisible disabilities in tech and offers practical tips for building accessible digital tools that go beyond compliance.

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    48 m
  • E57: AI, Accessibility, and Public Policy with Alex Bennewith
    Jul 31 2025

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    In this episode, Alex Bennewith, a seasoned disability policy expert, shares her 25+ years of experience shaping federal legislation to improve access in healthcare, transportation, and technology. She highlights recent wins like the updated Section 504 rule and warns of both opportunities and risks in the rise of AI, urging inclusive development and design

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    30 m
  • E56: Neurodiversity in Cybersecurity & Accessibility: Expert Insights with Nathan Chung
    Jul 11 2025

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    In this episode of the United in Accessibility podcast, IAAP’s Sam Evans talks with Nathan Chung, a cybersecurity expert and leading neurodiversity advocate, about how autism, ADHD, and lived experience shape his mission for more inclusive workplaces. They explore why neurodiverse talent is critical to cybersecurity innovation and how accessibility must be embedded from design to policy.

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    35 m