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We’re live now right now! Join Michele Williams for Exclusion by Design. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTlz... #A11yTalks #Accessibility

Disability exclusion is built into tech systems from the start, not a flaw appearing at the end. It shows up in "futuristic" city designs that ignore wheelchair users and hiring practices that shut out disabled talent, since accessibility is often a final checkbox rather than a guiding principle. This persists because disabled people rarely hold power to challenge it. The talk calls for a "disability mindset" centering disabled perspectives in products, teams, and research, offering strategies to elevate disabled voices in key decisions, drawing on "Accessible UX Research."

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 16h

We’re starting in one hour! Join Michele Williams for Exclusion by Design: How Disability Gets Erased from Concept to Product (And How to Fix It). Today at 12 PM ET www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTlz... #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 29/09/2026

Join us tomorrow, September 30, 2026, at 12pm ET or catch the recording afterward! #a11y #a11ytalks

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 28/09/2026

Happening Wednesday, Michele Williams joins a11yTalks for Exclusion by Design: How Disability Gets Erased from Concept to Product (And How to Fix It). Wednesday, September 30 at 12 PM ET Sept. 30, 12 PM ET www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTlz...

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 23/09/2026

Accessibility decisions are being made long before anyone runs an audit. Next week, Michele Williams joins a11yTalks for Exclusion by Design: How Disability Gets Erased from Concept to Product (And How to Fix It). Wednesday, September 30 at 12 PM ET a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-sep #A11yTalks #A11y

Exclusion by Design: How Disability Gets Erased from Concept to Product (And How to Fix It)
Michele Williams
Disability exclusion is built into tech systems from the start, not a flaw appearing at the end. It shows up in "futuristic" city designs that ignore wheelchair users and hiring practices that shut out disabled talent, since accessibility is often a final checkbox rather than a guiding principle. This persists because disabled people rarely hold power to challenge it. The talk calls for a "disability mindset" centering disabled perspectives in products, teams, and research, offering strategies to elevate disabled voices in key decisions, drawing on "Accessible UX Research."

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 15/09/2026

Who gets a voice when products are designed? In two weeks: Exclusion by Design with Michele Williams. Wednesday, September 30 at 12 PM ET a11ytalks.com #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 08/09/2026

Accessibility cannot be a final checkbox if exclusion starts at the very beginning. Join Michele Williams for Exclusion by Design: How Disability Gets Erased from Concept to Product (And How to Fix It). Wednesday, September 30 at 12 PM ET a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-sep #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 26/08/2026

We’re starting in one hour! Step outside the usual accessibility conversation and join Enrico Bisenzi for Inclusive Arts Gallery, exploring art, expression, disability, and social inclusion. Today at 12 PM EDT Join us: a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-aug #A11yTalks #Accessibility

Accessibility Talks: “Inclusive Arts Gallery” with Enrico Bisenzir on August 26, 12pm ET
INCLUSIVE ARTS GALLERY gathers inclusive artists and ideas that the project's scientific director, Enrico Bisenzi, has encountered during his thirty-year teaching career in the AFAM (Higher Education in Art, Music, and Dance) sector. Presented in reverse chronological order from the birth of their legacy, the gallery features fact-sheets on artists and ideas that have shaped artistic and communicative expression fostering social inclusion for people with disabilities.

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 25/08/2026

Join us tomorrow, August 26, 2026, at 12pm ET or catch the recording afterward! #a11y #inclusive #art youtu.be/CgS5zIhqau4

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 25/08/2026

Tomorrow, we're taking the accessibility conversation somewhere a little different. Join Enrico Bisenzi for Inclusive Arts Gallery, exploring art, expression, disability, and social inclusion. Wednesday, August 26 at 12 PM EDT a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-aug #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 18/08/2026

Accessibility conversations belong in the arts, too. In two weeks, join Enrico Bisenzi for Inclusive Arts Gallery. Come explore accessibility from a different perspective. Wednesday, August 26 at 12 PM EDT a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-aug #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 11/08/2026

Art, accessibility, and inclusion come together. Join Enrico Bisenzi for Inclusive Arts Gallery, exploring artists and ideas that have shaped artistic & communicative expression while fostering social inclusion for people with disabilities. a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-aug #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 28/07/2026

Tomorrow at 12pm ET, join us for July A11yTalks: Tech as Cognitive Accessibility: Designing Systems for ADHD Brains with Eleanor Beilby. We’ll explore ADHD, executive dysfunction, time blindness, and working memory as accessibility concerns. a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-jul #A11yTalks #Accessibility

Tech as Cognitive Accessibility: Designing Systems for ADHD Brains
Eleanor Beilby (She/Her)
ADHD involves executive dysfunction, time blindness, and working memory barriers that standard technology often overlooks. Cognitive accessibility, unlike sensory or motor access, is still largely treated as a productivity problem rather than an access problem. This session reframes digital tools as cognitive accessibility aids, presenting inclusive design patterns, no-code workflows, and real examples of technology that support ADHD cognition instead of overwhelming it.

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 28/07/2026

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 28/07/2026

Join us tomorrow, July 29, 2026, at 12pm ET or catch the recording afterward! #a11y #adhd www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MV6...

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 07/07/2026

July A11yTalks is here. Join us for Tech as Cognitive Accessibility: Designing Systems for ADHD Brains with Eleanor Beilby. ADHD, executive dysfunction, time blindness, and working memory are accessibility concerns too. a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-jul #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 24/06/2026

Happening now!! Watch live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axxh... #A11yTalks #Accessibility

The Myth of the Difficult User
Angela Fowler (she / her)
Users are often labeled as “difficult” when they struggle with a product or process. In reality, those users are early warning signals, exposing accessibility and usability issues before they impact a broader audience.

This session re-frames “difficult users” as critical inputs into better design and more effective systems.

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 24/06/2026

We're live in an hour. Join us for a11yTalks as we explore why "difficult users" are often exposing accessibility and usability issues long before they impact a broader audience. Today at 12:00 PM ET Watch live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axxh... #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 23/06/2026

The June A11yTalks is tomorrow! What if the "difficult user" is actually your best source of feedback? Wednesday, June 24 at 12:00 PM ET a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-jun Watch live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axxh... #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 23/06/2026

Join us tomorrow, June 24, 2026, at 12pm ET or catch the recording after! #a11y

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 16/06/2026

Next week, we'll be talking about "difficult users." Or maybe more accurately, we'll be talking about what happens when we stop blaming users and start examining the systems they're struggling with. June 24 at 12:00 PM ET. a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-jun #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 27/05/2026

We’re starting in an hour. Join us for a11yTalks: Solving for the Edges with Gerard K. Cohen. This session explores why the edges are often where the most meaningful innovation happens. Join us live: a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-may #A11yTalks #Accessibility

Accessibility Talks: “Solving for the Edges” with Gerard K. Cohen (he/him) at May 27, 12pm ET
Solving for the Edges challenges conventional thinking by exploring what happens when we move beyond the middle and include those often left out of research and decision-making. Through real-world examples, this session shows how edge-case solutions become everyday innovations. Open to all, it’s an invitation to think bigger, challenge assumptions, and discover that the most impactful outcomes are found beyond the average.

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 26/05/2026

Join us tomorrow, May 27, 2026, at 12pm ET or catch the recording after! #a11y

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 26/05/2026

TOMORROW!! Solving for the Edges with Gerard K. Cohen. We often hear “edge case” like it’s something to set aside. This session flips that thinking and looks at what happens when we design with those experiences in mind from the start. May 27, 12pm ET a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-may #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 22/05/2026

Solving for the Edges with Gerard K. Cohen. The “average user” is a myth. NEXT WEEK!! a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-may #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 13/05/2026

Two weeks until our next a11yTalks session! Solving for the Edges with Gerard K. Cohen. If you’ve ever heard “that’s an edge case” and thought “...or is it?”, this one is for you. May 27, 12pm ET a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-may #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 06/05/2026

New a11yTalks session announced. Solving for the Edges with Gerard K. Cohen explores what happens when we design beyond the average and include those often left out. a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-may #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 29/04/2026

April #A11yTalks in an hour. Accessibility: The Never-Ending Story with AmyJune Hineline. Accessibility does not end at launch. This session explores how to keep it part of the workflow as projects, teams, and standards evolve. Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/ifeZTbcqj7o #Accessibility

Accessibility Talks: “Accessibility: The Never-Ending Story” with AmyJuneHineline April 29 at 12p ET. Accessibility isn’t a task you finish. We audit, fix, and launch but the work can quietly slip as content changes, teams evolve, and standards advance. 
This session explores accessibility as a living practice across the lifecycle of open source projects, including insights from WCAG 2.2, WCAG 3, and the European Accessibility Act. Learn how to keep accessibility from fading after launch and build workflows that sustain progress.

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 28/04/2026

📣 A11yTalks is looking for speakers of all experience levels — we'd love to hear from you! Share your accessibility knowledge with our friendly community. New voices are especially encouraged. We'll support you every step of the way. 💙 Please apply: forms.gle/yXuN4XJ4FpC5... #A11y #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 28/04/2026

Tomorrow at a11yTalks. Join us for Accessibility: The Never-Ending Story with AmyJune Hineline. Accessibility does not end at launch. As content changes, teams evolve, and standards advance, the work continues. Learn more and join us: youtu.be/ifeZTbcqj7o #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 28/04/2026

Join us tomorrow, April 29, 2026, at 12pm ET or catch the recording after! youtu.be/ifeZTbcqj7o

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 16/04/2026

Two weeks to go. Join us for a11yTalks: Accessibility: The Never-Ending Story with AmyJune Hineline. A look at accessibility as an ongoing practice as projects, teams, and standards evolve. a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-apr #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 08/04/2026

Accessibility isn’t something you finish. Join us for #A11yTalks: Accessibility: The Never-Ending Story with AmyJune Hineline. A look at accessibility as an ongoing practice, with insights from WCAG 2.2, WCAG 3, and the European Accessibility Act. a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-apr #A11y #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 25/03/2026

Starting in an hour! Dreaming of Accessible Development: Annotated Wishes for Designers & Devs with Hector Osborne Rodriguez. Improve collaboration between design and development to support accessibility. March 25, 12 pm ET a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-mar #A11yTalks #Accessibility

Accessibility Talks: “Dreaming of Accessible Development: Annotated Wishes for Designers & Devs” with Hector Osborne Rodriguez March 25 at 12p ET. This talk explores actionable strategies and best practices for achieving accessible development by outlining key wishes and effective annotation techniques for designers and developers to enhance collaboration and inclusivity in digital product creation.

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 24/03/2026

Tomorrow! Dreaming of Accessible Development: Annotated Wishes for Designers & Devs with Hector Osborne Rodriguez. Practical ways designers and developers can collaborate more effectively to build accessible digital experiences. a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-mar #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 17/03/2026

Next week! Dreaming of Accessible Development: Annotated Wishes for Designers & Devs w/ Hector Osborne Rodriguez. Practical annotation techniques and collaboration strategies that help designers & developers work together to build more #a11y products a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-mar March 25, 12 pm ET

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 11/03/2026

Next up in March! Dreaming of Accessible Development: Annotated Wishes for Designers & Devs explores practical strategies and annotation techniques that help designers and developers collaborate to build more #a11y digital products. March 25 at 12pm ET a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-mar #A11yTalks

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 25/02/2026

Happening now!! Join our YouTube stream and learn all about Designing Together: How Design and Development Built Accessible Multi-brand Experiences. a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-feb #A11y #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 25/02/2026

Happening in about an hour is our Feb #A11yTalks premiere. Designing Together: How Design and Development Built Accessible Multi-brand Experiences a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-feb #A11y #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 18/02/2026

Join us NEXT WEEK for a11yTalks: Designing Together: How Design and Development Built Accessible Multi-brand Experiences. Feb 25 at 12pm ET a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-feb #A11yTalks #Accessibility

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 11/02/2026

Next a11yTalks session: Designing Together: How Design and Development Built Accessible Multi-brand Experiences how a front-end developer and designer centered #a11y while building multi-brand design system using the Stop HIV Iowa site as an example. Feb 25 at 12pm ET. a11ytalks.com/posts/2026-feb

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 27/01/2026

See what we're up to tomorrow during the premier of our fireside chat!! Wednesday at noon ET

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 17/12/2025

There will be no A11yTalks for December. We wish you a wonderful holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you in the new year for more exciting digital accessibility talks! Image: Animated GIF of an orange cat popping up out of a box of holiday decorations with the words "Happy Holidays".

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 26/11/2025

HAPPENING NOW: “More Than Words: How Sign Language Unlocks New Worlds” with Verónica Morales Beltrán, Digital Accessibility Consultant. Join the YouTube live stream a11ytalks.com/posts/2025-nov #a11y #Accessibility #ASL

Accessibility Talks: “More Than Words: How Sign Language Unlocks New Worlds” with Verónica Morales Beltrán, Digital Accessibility Consultant.

Transform communication into connection through the power of sign language. Learn how signing boosts memory, sharpens visual skills, and builds empathy while opening new ways to connect -from communicating in noisy spaces to bridging accessibility gaps. Explore breakthrough technology such as signing avatars, which are reshaping the way we interact, while also being aware of the risks involved. This inclusive session reveals sign language as a practical superpower for everyone. You'll leave with actionable steps to start signing and a fresh perspective on how diverse communication strengthens human bonds.

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 26/11/2025

IN ONE HOUR: “More Than Words: How Sign Language Unlocks New Worlds” with Verónica Morales Beltrán, Digital Accessibility Consultant. You'll leave with actionable steps to start signing and a fresh perspective on how diverse communication strengthens human bonds. a11ytalks.com/posts/2025-nov

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 25/11/2025

A11yTalks tomorrow: “More Than Words: How Sign Language Unlocks New Worlds” with Verónica Morales Beltrán, Digital Accessibility Consultant. November 26, 2025, 12pm ET a11ytalks.com/posts/2025-nov #a11y #Accessibility #ASL

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 25/11/2025

Sneak peek of tomorrow's talk: "More Than Words: How Sign Language Unlocks New Worlds" with Verónica Morales Beltrán. Join us tomorrow at 12pm ET (or after) at youtu.be/1XivV8xWECs.

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 19/11/2025

Join us next week for “More Than Words: How Sign Language Unlocks New Worlds” with Verónica Morales Beltrán, Digital Accessibility Consultant. November 26, 2025, 12pm ET a11ytalks.com/posts/2025-nov

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A11yTalks @a11ytalks.com · 17/11/2025

Coming up in November: “More Than Words: How Sign Language Unlocks New Worlds” with Verónica Morales Beltrán, Digital Accessibility Consultant. Transform communication into connection through the power of sign language. Mark your calendars: November 26, 2025, 12pm ET a11ytalks.com/posts/2025-nov

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