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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rahma Utami shares her journey in establishing Indonesia's first digital accessibility consultancy and creating innovative programs like the Empathy Lab to foster meaningful connections between technology creators and disabled users. Her work highlights the power of accessibility advocacy through community building, direct engagement with disabled individuals, and developing local expertise in regions where accessibility awareness is still emerging.

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In this episode of the IAAP United in Accessibility podcast, Daniel Onwe, a Nigerian lawyer and disability rights advocate, shares his journey in advocating for accessibility in Nigeria, highlighting the challenges he faced in inaccessible systems and the legal profession. He emphasizes the importance of implementing existing laws, creating awareness, and changing attitudes towards disability to foster a more accessible Nigeria. 

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In this episode, Manar Swaby, CEO and Founder of Sway B Access LLC, discusses her work in accessibility, language justice, and equity-driven design, emphasizing community-centered strategies for municipalities and nonprofits. Manar shares her journey from being an educator to focusing on accessibility, driven by her experiences with students and her own neurodivergence, highlighting the importance of inclusive communication and challenging the underdiagnosis of ADHD in Black children.