Season 02 | Encore Episode 11: Accessibility and Web Agencies

In this encore 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 encore 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.

David and Sandi talk 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.

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.

David and Sandi explore why building an honest, inclusive brand from the ground up is one of the most important things a small business can do.

In this episode, David and Sandi chat with Kevin Shaw, Digital Accessibility Lead at Tangerine, about launching successful startups and leading accessibility initiatives.

In this episode, David and Sandi talk with with John-Marc Vachon from WEtech Alliance. Discover how accessibility is integral to innovation and business growth and tips on integrating accessibility as a core business strategy.

David and Sandi talk with Joanne Henry, Founder of Lakeshore Media Services. Joanne explains described video and its role in media accessibility and shares her expertise in making content universally available.

In this episode, David and Sandi discuss the importance of combining quality testing with accessibility to improve digital experiences for all users with our guest, Clyde Valentine.

 In this episode, Eugene Woo, founder of Venngage, talks about the journey of making design tools more accessible. Discover how Venngage weaves accessibility into their platform and the impact this has on small business owners and educators alike.