Season 01 | Episode 10: Accessibility and the Education Sector

David and Sandi chat with David Lepofsky, Chair of the AODA Alliance, about the state of accessibility in the education sector. What barriers exist in our education system, and how can they be resolved?

David and Sandi talk with Tim Hamilton, the founder of Accessibility Hamilton Alliance (AHA!) and member of the City of Hamilton’s Accessibility Advisory Committee about the role accessibility advisory committees play in our communities.

In this episode, David and Sandi talk with Jason Pomerleau, President of Elev8 Web Studio, about delivering accessible websites to clients – whether they realize it or not.

In this episode, David and Sandi talk with Juan Olarte, CEO of Digita11y Accessible, about AI’s role in accessibility, including its benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations. Juan shares insights on AI as a personal assistant, the importance of understanding prompts, and practical ways to use AI for more inclusive digital environments.

In this episode, David and Sandi discuss accessibility from around the world with Jennifer Curry Jahnke, Principal Consultant at AccessibilityConsulting.ca. We explore how legislation is shaping the future of accessible practices and what small businesses can do to stay ahead.

In this episode of Practical Accessibility Insights, we hear from Trish Kelly on the importance of equity in the workplace. From navigating legislative frameworks to fostering an inclusive company culture, Trish shares insights you won’t want to miss!

In this episode, David and Sandi discuss the business of integration. Our guest is Karen McCall, a document accessibility specialist.

In this episode, David and Sandi discuss the business of independence. Our guest is Martin Courcelles, a User Experience Accessibility Consultant at CIBC.

In this episode, David and Sandi investigate the lived experience of people with disabilities when engaging the services of an organization. Our guest is Julie Sawchuk, accessibility strategist, educator and best selling author.

In our first episode, David Best and Sandi Gauder introduce the new podcast. You’ll learn who David and Sandi are, and learn about what business owners need to know in making their organizations inclusive.