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Welcome to the IAAP Accessibility Podcast, brought to you by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), an organization dedicated to supporting professionals and organizations with professional training, certifications, and networking. Our goal is to build professional skills and support organizations that incorporate accessibility into their services, products, and infrastructure. Our "United in Accessibility" podcast provides a platform for shared experiences, solutions, and barriers faced that impact diversity and inclusion in organizations, in the lives of people with disabilities and their circle of support. Join us as we discuss the latest trends and developments in accessibility and learn how you can make a difference. If you enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe to our channel. For more information about IAAP and our initiatives, please consider subscribing to our newsletter. Thank you for your support!

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E66: A Seat in the Boat, a Seat at the Table: Victoria Nolan on Accessibility

2026/08/12

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorg In this episode, Sam Evans speaks with Victoria Nolan, world champion rower, educator, author, speaker, and CNIB professional. Victoria shares how her experience with vision loss shaped her path into sport and led her to rowing, where she became a world champion. Today, she supports children and families navigating vision loss and helps organizations recognize possibility, remove barriers, and create meaningful access. Her story highlights how accessibility supports opportunity, independence, and belonging.

E65: Designing for Real People: Accessibility with Chandra Harrison

2026/06/23

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorg Dr. Chandra Harrison shares how organizations can move beyond compliance by designing with disabled people’s real access needs at the center. She discusses disability advocacy, AI bias, assistive technology, and the work needed to create more inclusive digital experiences.

E64: Temitope Somuwa on Driving Accessibility Change in Africa and Beyond

2026/05/05

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorg Temitope Somuwa, 2025 IAAP Individual Impact Award winner and Group Website Audit and Optimization Officer at United Bank for Africa, joins the United in Accessibility podcast to share his journey as a digital accessibility advocate driving meaningful inclusion change within one of Africa's largest financial institutions. Together, we explore his work on WCAG compliance, his international advisory contributions on the European Accessibility Act, and his vision for a more inclusive digital future across Africa and beyond.

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

2026/03/26

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorg 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.

E62: How the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Builds Safety and Belonging with Anette Cmela

2026/02/26

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorg 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.

E61: Chris Ruden on Disability Inclusion, Trust, and Belonging

2026/01/21

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorg 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.

E60: UDOIT, Accessibility, and Higher Ed Innovation: A Conversation with Morgan Busch, CPACC

2025/12/08

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorg 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.

E59: Accessibility in Practice: Teaching, Testing, and Leadership with Radek Pavlíček, CPWA

2025/11/13

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorg 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.

E58: Designing for Everyone: Stéphanie Walter on Enterprise UX and Digital Accessibility

2025/08/15

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorg 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.

E57: AI, Accessibility, and Public Policy with Alex Bennewith

2025/07/31

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorg 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

E56: Neurodiversity in Cybersecurity & Accessibility: Expert Insights with Nathan Chung

2025/07/11

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorg 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.

E55: Build for Everyone: CPABE Expert Andres Balcazar on Inclusive Design

2025/06/06

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorg In this United in Accessibility podcast episode Architect and global accessibility consultant Andres Balcazar joins IAAP to explore how built environments can, and must, adapt to diverse needs across sectors such as transportation or education. Drawing on decades of international experience, Andres highlights the importance of local context, inclusive policy, and capacity-building in advancing physical accessibility worldwide.

E54: GAAD Special: Lainey Feingold on Advancing Disability Rights Without Litigation

2025/05/15

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorg In this GAAD special episode of the United in Accessibility podcast, Lainey Feingold explores how Structured Negotiation advances digital accessibility by centering disabled people and building relationships over confrontation. She shares examples like talking ATMs, accessible prescription information, and inclusive sports platforms—showing what’s possible when disabled communities lead the conversation.

E53: Accessibility in Action: A Conversation with Glenda Sims

2025/04/17

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorg In this episode of United in Accessibility, we speak with Glenda Sims, Chief Information Accessibility Officer at Deque Systems and recipient of the 2024 IAAP Outstanding Service Award. Glenda shares her accessibility journey, the importance of mentorship, and how collaboration, ethical AI, and professional certification are shaping a future where digital access is a right, not a barrier.

E52: Bridging Accessibility, Law & HCI: A Conversation with Dr. Jonathan Lazar

2025/04/04

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorg Dr. Jonathan Lazar shares his journey into human-computer interaction (HCI) and digital accessibility, driven by a passion for using technology to create inclusive experiences. As Executive Director of the Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility, he discusses the critical need for integrating legal knowledge with design and research to effectively advocate for digital inclusion. His reflections highlight how early influences and legal training have shaped his work at the intersection of accessibility policy, technology, and user experience.