🎙️ The Digital Accessibility Podcast – Heydon Pickering

In this episode of The Digital Accessibility Podcast, we sit down with Heydon Pickering, an influential accessibility advocate, author, and inclusive design expert.

From his groundbreaking book Inclusive Components to consulting with industry giants like the BBC, Shopify, The Wellcome Trust, and Springer Nature, Heydon has been shaping the way developers and designers approach accessibility.

We explore:

• Heydon’s journey into accessibility – how he became a leading voice in inclusive design and web accessibility.
• The impact of Inclusive Components – how his book has influenced modern web accessibility practices.
• Persistent accessibility challenges – why companies struggle with accessibility and practical solutions to overcome these obstacles.
• The balance between aesthetics and accessibility – how to design beautiful yet functional user experiences.
• Lessons from industry leaders – insights from working with major organizations on accessibility initiatives.
• Avoiding burnout in accessibility consulting – Heydon shares his personal strategies for managing workload and staying inspired.
• What’s next for Heydon – upcoming projects, initiatives, and his brutally honest take on the future of digital accessibility.

If you’re a developer, designer, or digital leader looking to improve your accessibility mindset and skills, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.

Follow Heydon Pickering:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heydon-pickering-a2a22b9/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heydonworks
• Website: https://heydonworks.com/
• Inclusive Components: https://www.smashingmagazine.com/printed-books/inclusive-components/

Follow Joe James:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeajames/
• Twitter (X): @A11yJoe
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PCRDigital