Podcasts

Welcome to Practical Accessibility Insights, the podcast dedicated to empowering you with actionable strategies and expert knowledge for creating accessible digital environments.

Whether you’re a developer, designer or business leader our episodes deliver the tools and insights you need to make accessibility a seamless part of your projects.

What You’ll Discover:

Actionable Advice: Guidance on how to implement accessibility best practices in your websites, apps, workplaces, and public spaces.
Expert Perspectives: Conversations with industry leaders, accessibility specialists, and practitioners who share their experiences and innovative solutions.
Latest Trends: Stay up-to-date on the newest developments, standards, and technologies shaping the future of accessibility.

Join our hosts, Sandi Gauder and David Best, as we explore the essential elements of accessibility, providing you with the inspiration and expertise to make a meaningful impact. Don’t miss out on the conversations that are shaping the future of accessibility. Subscribe to Practical Accessibility Insights on your favourite podcast platform and start transforming your approach to inclusivity.

Your Hosts

Sandi Gauder and David Best bring deep expertise and real-world experience to every conversation about digital accessibility.

Sandi has spent over a decade building modern, accessible websites and helping designers, developers, and content creators make digital spaces that work for everyone. She is also the Web Educator with AccessiblityConsulting.ca, a collective of digital accessibility educators.

David, a digital communication strategist and lifelong accessibility advocate, helps organizations work smarter and reach more people through inclusive design and innovation.

Together, they share insights, stories, and strategies that show how accessibility isn’t just about compliance – it’s about creating better experiences for everyone.

Season 01

Episode 11: Accessibility and Post-secondary Education

David and Sandi talk with Kate Brown, Accessibility and AODA Consultant at McMaster University about accessibility in post-secondary education.
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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?
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Episode 09: Accessibility Advisory Committees

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.
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Episode 08: Accessibility and Web Agencies

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.
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Episode 07: Accessibility and AI

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.
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Episode 06: Accessibility Legislation

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.
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Episode 05: The Business of Equality

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!
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Episode 04: The Business of Integration

In this episode, David and Sandi discuss the business of integration. Our guest is Karen McCall, a document accessibility specialist.
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Episode 03: The Business of Independence

In this episode, David and Sandi discuss the business of independence. Our guest is Martin Courcelles, a User Experience Accessibility Consultant at CIBC.
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Episode 02: The Business of Dignity

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.