Spotlight Interviews
Read spotlight interviews with various experts in the area of employment, technology and accessibility.
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 education and outreach [...]
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. […]
