In this episode, David and Sandi chat with Christine Briggs, People Partner - Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility with the City of Kawartha Lakes. We learn more about the role of the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the strategies used to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.

Episode transcript: cmswebsolutions.com/season-02-episode-09-accessibility-advisory-committees

City of Kawartha Lakes Accessibility: www.kawarthalakes.ca/accessibility

Christine's LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/christinemwilliamson

In this episode: David and Sandi chat with Dr. Yvette Pegues, an accessibility incident prevention specialist, to explore invisible disabilities and why they are so often misunderstood in schools and workplaces. They discuss how organizations can shift from reacting to accessibility complaints to preventing them in the first place and what it looks like to build truly inclusive environments.

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Free resource: : See It. Stop It. Scale It.™ A Free Practical Guide to Invisible Disabilities, Incident Prevention, and AI Accessibility.

In this episode, David and Sandi explore how businesses, especially small and scaling ones, can build a brand that is honest, inclusive, and built to last. It’s a conversation about doing business in a way that reflects your values and why getting that right from the start matters.

As Sandi puts it, "The clearer and simpler we make our marketing, the more effective it's going to be."

This is a conversation about doing business in a way that reflects your values and why getting that right from the start matters.

Episode transcript: cmswebsolutions.com/season-02-episode-07-marketing-with-dignity/

In this episode: David and Sandi chat with Kevin Shaw, Digital Accessibility Lead at Tangerine, about launching successful startups and leading accessibility initiatives. He offers tips on integrating accessibility from the ground up and empowering inclusive entrepreneurial ventures.

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In this episode, David and Sandi talk with John-Marc Vachon from WEtech Alliance. Discover how accessibility is integral to innovation and business growth and tips on integrating accessibility as a core business strategy. "Advocacy and awareness are key - never stop learning," John-Marc emphasizes.

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Curious about described video and its role in media accessibility? Our latest episode of Practical Accessibility Insights features Joanne Henry, who shares her expertise in making content universally available.

As Joanne says, "Descriptive video is for everyone... it applies to various different environments." Joanne emphasizes. Tune in to learn why this is crucial for an inclusive media landscape.

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In this episode, David and Sandi discuss the importance of combining quality testing with accessibility to improve digital experiences for all users with our guest, Clyde Valentine. As Clyde says, "Compliance might tick the boxes, but genuine usability focuses on creating intuitive and seamless experiences that are accessible and enjoyable for everyone."

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In this episode, Eugene Woo, founder of Venngage, talks about the journey of making design tools more accessible. "For us, coming from a small company, listening to our customers was key," says Eugene. Discover how Venngage weaves accessibility into their platform and the impact this has on small business owners and educators alike.

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