Understanding Web Accessibility Standards: A Conversation with W3C’s Shawn Henry
When it comes to the accessibility of web pages, web applications and web tools, most people turn to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). In order to help technology providers and employers understand the basics of WCAG and other related accessibility standards, PEAT spoke with the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Shawn Henry, who leads their worldwide [...]
Moving the Ball Forward on Digital Accessibility: A Conversation with Attorney Lainey Feingold
Lainey Feingold is a nationally-recognized disability rights lawyer known for negotiating landmark accessibility agreements and pioneering the collaborative advocacy and dispute resolution method known as “Structured Negotiations.” PEAT recently spoke with Feingold about her work around digital accessibility and its impact on the employment of people with disabilities. […]
Building a Profession: A Conversation with Rob Sinclair and Chris Peck from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals
PEAT recently had a conversation with the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) board president, Rob Sinclair, who also has a little day job as Microsoft’s Chief Accessibility Officer, and Chris Peck, IAAP Chief Executive Officer, to find out how they are tackling such a global endeavor. […]
Surmounting Technology’s Limitations: A Conversation with the FCC’s Jamal Mazrui
Jamal Mazrui is the deputy director of the Accessibility and Innovation Initiative (A&I Initiative) at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). PEAT recently spoke with Mazrui about his work and his own personal experiences with workplace technology. […]
Accessibility as a Business Imperative: An Interview with IBM’s Frances West
IBM has been a leader in the accessible technology arena for more than 100 years, and in July 2014, it appointed Frances West as the company's first chief accessibility officer. PEAT recently talked with West about her new role and IBM's approach to accessibility. […]
Addressing Diverse Disabilities: A Conversation with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network’s Julia Bascom
PEAT recently spoke with Julia Bascom, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)’s director of programs, about the organization's work in the area of accessible technology and its important to people with autism and cognitive disabilities in general. […]
Mobilizing Accessibility: A Conversation with CTIA – The Wireless Association’s Matthew Gerst
We recently spoke with CTIA's Matthew Gerst, director of state regulatory & external affairs, about CTIA's work in the area of mobile accessibility. […]
Increasing Employment through Accessibility: A Conversation with the World Institute on Disability’s Anita Aaron
PEAT recently spoke with the World Institute on Disability (WID)'s executive director Anita Aaron about her organization's work in the area of accessible technology. […]
Aligning Accessibility with Strategic Goals: A Conversation with Ernst & Young’s Lori Golden
Ernst & Young, LLP (EY)'s commitment to inclusion extends to accessible workplace technology, and PEAT recently spoke with Lori B. Golden, the firm's abilities strategy leader, to learn more. […]