Practical Accessibility Insights

Practical Accessibility Insights is your go-to podcast for actionable advice and expert perspectives on making digital and physical spaces more accessible. Each episode provides valuable insights into designing inclusive websites, apps, and environments, with a focus on real-world solutions and best practices. Featuring interviews with accessibility experts, case studies, and tips for implementing effective strategies, this podcast aims to help businesses, educators, and innovators create spaces that are welcoming and usable for everyone. Tune in to gain practical knowledge and stay informed.

Practical Accessibility Insights is a business podcast hosted by CMS Web Solutions, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

CMS Web Solutions hosts Practical Accessibility Insights, a business show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  Bridging Technology and Accessibility with Lauren Hedges

  Sep 1, 202631 minS2

  In this episode, David and Sandi explore the intersection of technology and accessibility with Lauren Hedges, Managing Director of Hackforge. We learn more about Hackforge's Accessibility Week initiatives and the power of community-driven tech solutions. Episode transcript: cmswebsolutions.com/season-02-episode-12-bridging-technology-and-accessibility-with-lauren-hedges/ Hackforge: hackf.org Lauren Hedges: linkedin.com/in/lauren-hedges/

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  Episode #10

  Encore Episode: Accessibility and AI

  Jul 8, 202634 minS2

  In this encore episode, we chat with Juan Olarte, CEO of Digita11y Accessible, to explore how AI is shaping accessibility in the workplace. We discuss the potential of AI tools to enhance productivity, the importance of ethical and secure implementation, and how understanding prompts can improve AI interaction. Juan also shares insights on AI as a personal assistant and offers practical advice for making digital environments more inclusive. " When it comes to AI and accessibility, I see AI as a big enabler for people with disabilities." Juan Olarte, Digita11y Accessible Email : juan.olarte@digita11yaccessible.io LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/juanolarte Website : digita11yaccessible.io Episode transcript : cmswebsolutions.com/season-02-encore-episode-10-accessibility-and-ai/ Listen now and join the conversation:

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  Episode #9

  Accessibility Advisory Committees

  May 27, 202631 minS2

  <p>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.</p><p>Episode transcript: cmswebsolutions.com/season-02-episode-09-accessibility-advisory-committees</p><p>City of Kawartha Lakes Accessibility: www.kawarthalakes.ca/accessibility</p><p>Christine's LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/christinemwilliamson

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  Episode #8

  Invisible Disabilities

  May 4, 202633 minS2

  <p>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.</p><p>Episode transcript</p><p>Contact Dr. Yvette Pegues</p><p>LinkedIn</p><p>Website</p><p>Free resource: : See It. Stop It. Scale It.™ A Free Practical Guide to Invisible Disabilities, Incident Prevention, and AI Accessibility.</p>

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  Episode #7

  Marketing with Dignity

  Apr 7, 202632 minS2

  <p>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.</p><p>As Sandi puts it, "The clearer and simpler we make our marketing, the more effective it's going to be."</p><p>This is a conversation about doing business in a way that reflects your values and why getting that right from the start matters.</p><p>Episode transcript: cms...

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