Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 04/06/2025Spending the night studying for my CMP exam and answering my APR questions. And while I'm stressing over both, I feel amazing knowing I'm getting the opportunity to earn both this year. #PublicRelations #APR #CMP 000
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 26/05/2025I'm excited to present at Tuesday's 9th Annual Marketing & Communications for Post Secondary Conference! I'm really looking forward to sharing my knowledge during my session, "Making accessibility a cornerstone of post-secondary communications." summersdirect.com/conferences/... #a11ysummersdirect.com9th Annual Marketing & Communications for Post Secondary Conference - SummersDirect Inc.In Person & Online 9th Annual Marketing & Communications for Post Secondary Conference Register for in Person Register for Online REGISTER TODAY! Program Speakers Workshops Sponsors Presented by Swans... 010
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 22/05/2025I just published a new blog, and this one’s been sitting with me for a while. It’s about performative accessibility: what it looks like, how it shows up in our work, and why saying things like “we’ll make a few exceptions” is more harmful than most people realize. matissenelis.com/the-problem-...matissenelis.comThe Problem When Digital Accessibility Is Just for Show - Matisse NelisScrolling through most corporate websites, you’ll probably find some version of an inclusion statement. Maybe it’s on the About page or as a banner during National AccessAbility Week. It likely says t... 010
Reposted by Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACCLisa Riemers @lisariemers.bsky.social · 15/05/2025If you're looking to make your content and communications more accessible, I have resources to help! This page has links to accessibility guidance, reports, resources and you can also pre-order my and @matissenelis.com book lisariemers.com/index.php/20... #Accessibility #A11y #ContentDesign #Comms 0148
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 04/05/2025That feeling when a company starts using accessibility best practices after you've trained them? Chef's kiss! 150
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 22/04/2025I really need to do better at posting on here... 000
Reposted by Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACCAlexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Just a not-so-friendly reminder that Delta, Southwest, JetBlue, American, and United really don't give a shit about folks who use wheelchairs or mobility aids.motherjones.comAirlines sue to overturn rule against breaking wheelchairsMajor carriers are trying to overturn a Biden-era policy that ended decades of mistreatment. 041
Reposted by Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACCAccessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Many struggle with writing alt text for charts and other other data visualizations. Amy Cesal's "Writing Alt Text for Data Visualization" hammers home the importance of explaining the chart type, the type of data, and the reason for the chart. medium.com/nightingale/...medium.comWriting Alt Text for Data VisualizationHow do you write text that conveys the whole meaning of a visualization? You probably can’t. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t try 27226
Reposted by Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACCThe Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 28/02/2025theglobeandmail.comInuit children at risk if federal funding ends, says Arctic Children and Youth FoundationFunding for the Inuit Child First Initiative is expected to end March 31 0154
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 25/02/2025One of my favourite things about being an entrepreneur is working on incredibly cool projects and getting excited to launch them. I can't wait for Monday! 000
Reposted by Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACCOly Backstrom @olybackstrom.bsky.social · 22/02/2025This is amazing. Good luck Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre and Harvest Manitoba. 0193
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 22/02/2025I can't explain my excitement in seeing mine and @lisariemers.bsky.social's book available for pre-order at Indigo in Oshawa, Ont. 010
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 18/02/2025Thank you, CPRS Toronto, for giving me the opportunity to write about why professional communicators and PR practitioners need to act now regarding the AODA. You can read the full article on their website: cprstoronto.com/2025/02/18/t... #AODA #PublicRelations #Communications #PRcprstoronto.comThe AODA and PR: Why Communicators Must Act NowAccessibility is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’. It’s officially a legal obligation. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is reshaping how organizations communicate, ensuring th… 000
Reposted by Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACCHaben Girma @habengirma.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Deafblind people and allies protested outside the San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind today. #Deafblind people explain what’s wrong with the Lighthouse in this new video, which includes ASL, audio, captions & a descriptive transcript. #DecertifyLighthouseNow youtu.be/kDM0i7qOjnMyoutu.beDeafBlind TestimoniesYouTube video by Decertify LightHouse Now 0237
Reposted by Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACCAshlee 🤟🏻 @ashleemboyer.com · 07/02/2025How to write alt text and image descriptions for the visually impaired, courtesy of Veronica at Veronica With Four Eyes (@veron4ica.com)! Make sure to read the extremely informative and resource-packed post too: veroniiiica.com/how-to-write... 48448
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 01/02/2025Woot! The second issue of my new newsletter, Beyond the Message, is finished and scheduled. I can't wait for it to go live on Monday morning. Want to sign up? Visit my website: matissenelis.com/subscribematissenelis.comSubscribe to the Newsletter - Matisse Nelis 010
Reposted by Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACCAlexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 30/01/2025It is frankly disgusting that anyone—let alone the Commander-in-Chief—would blame DEI for a tragedy that we do not have all the facts on yet. We do not know what caused the mid-air collision. It's being investigated. The loss of life is tragic. That's all leadership should be saying right now.motherjones.comTrump responds to Washington plane crash with racist, ableist diatribeThe president used the tragedy, which killed 67, to deliver a bigoted and self-promoting tirade about DEI. 0124
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 26/01/2025Here I was thinking I was the only one feeling that way, hahaha. 010
Reposted by Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACCAdvita @advitapatel.bsky.social · 26/01/2025Next week we’re hosting a free session where we will be having candid conversations about how to lead in times of disruption: a-leader-like-me.kit.com/leadingthrou... When: Friday 31 January Times: 9.00am EST | 2.00pm GMT | 3.00pm CET Where: Zoom 031
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 26/01/2025Happy Sunday! Today's filled with marking, writing and being creative. But first, a delicious mocha from Good Earth! 120
Reposted by Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACCAccessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · 25/01/2025People who want to make the web accessible need to understand the many different ways that people with disabilities use the web. This W3C resource offers a good introduction to how disabled people navigate the web, and barriers they commonly encounter. www.w3.org/WAI/people-u...w3.orgHow People with Disabilities Use the WebIntroduces how people with disabilities, including people with age-related impairments, use the Web. 111252
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 25/01/2025Final touches are done on the next PR & Lattes newsletter issue coming out this Sunday! Want to subscribe to be in the know? Visit prandlattes.com/subscribe/ #PRAndLattes #PublicRelationsprandlattes.comSubscribe to PR & Lattes - PR & Lattes 010
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 24/01/2025One of my favourite things about teaching is providing opportunities for my students to network with PR professionals. No matter the event, I always have four spots in my car, ready to take students into the city. I did just that last night! Thank you, IABC/Toronto, for a fabulous event. 010
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 23/01/2025I wish I lived closer so I could attend! 010
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 23/01/2025I can't wait to host "Helping Your Business Shine: Making Marketing and Communications AODA Compliant." This free webinar for the Whitby Chamber of Commerce is happening on February 24 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.! Register: www.whitbychamber.org/attend-event... 010
Reposted by Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACCAlexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Y'all, you need to add alt text to every image and screenshot you share, especially the ones with text on them. Make your content accessible. Include folks with disabilities in your conversations. Please and thank you. 1024675
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 21/01/2025I'm not going to lie; that's pretty damn cool!!! 100
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 21/01/2025Heartbroken to hear @centennialcollege.bsky.social has cancelled its PR and journalism programs. Scared for the calibre of training being available for PR and communications practitioners. Read the full story on all the college's cancelled programs (49 in total) on CBC: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caCentennial College suspending 49 programs as international enrolment declines | CBC NewsToronto’s Centennial College says it’s suspending a substantial number of programs as it deals with the fallout of the federal government’s cap on international study permits. 010
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 20/01/2025I've been a big fan of this app for years. I strongly recommend looking itno MixedCaptions for your video captioning needs! 020
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 20/01/2025Woohoo! I just renewed my Canadian Press Style certification. Yes, I'm a nerd. And yes, you better believe I'm proud of it! #CPStylemedia.tenor.coma woman wearing a red kansas state shirt is cheeringAlt: A GIF of Taylor Swift cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs from the stand while rocking one of their sweaters. 020
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 19/01/2025What an incredible evening with delicious food, excellent insights and fantastic company. I can't wait to share all the fantastic things we have planned next for PR & Lattes! 010
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 18/01/2025It’s time I acknowledge that my trait of being early to places may be becoming a little ridiculous. Meeting people for dinner at 7 p.m. In the city, and I arrive at 5:17 p.m. Nailed it… 010
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 16/01/2025I can't believe the time has come that my book with Lisa Riemers is now available for pre-order on Amazon: www.amazon.ca/Accessible-C... 010
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 08/01/2025I am back to teaching for the Winter 2025 semester in the PR program at @durhamcollege.bsky.social, and my goodness, I've missed my students! 020
Reposted by Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACCDana Goldberg @dgcomedy.bsky.social · 16/12/2024After the shooting, someone said a lot of the CEO’s are afraid to return to work. Read that and now think about how our school-aged kids feel! 305117863304
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 17/12/2024Thank you, @durhamcollege.bsky.social, for a fabulous Turkey on a Bun event to celebrate the holidays. It was even more special because I saw my bestie, Heather, rock her Fallout holiday sweater! 010
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 13/12/2024Oh no, I'm so sorry! I hope you feel better soon. 💜 010
Reposted by Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACCAshlee 🤟🏻 @ashleemboyer.com · 13/12/2024Published my thoughts, linked in a quote post: bsky.app/profile/ashl... 1196
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 12/12/2024I can't thank my dear friend Anthony Frisina for having me on his show, Above & Beyond, earlier this week! We talked about the upcoming AODA deadline, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and so much more. You can watch it on Cable 14 Now's website: cable14now.com/video-on-dem... #AODAcable14now.comDECEMBER 9Anthony Frisina chats with Matisse Hamel-Nelis about Barrier Free deadline, International Day of Persons with Disabilities and much more. 010
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 12/12/2024What's this? All my marking for the semester is done almost a week before the deadline? Not sure how I managed that, but I'll take it!media.tenor.coma little boy is dancing and pointing at the camera with the words `` happy dance '' written below him .Alt: A young Michelle Tanner for Full House does a little shimmy dance as she smiles. The words "Happy dance" are written below. 020
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 23/11/2024Happy Saturday to me! A day filled with coffee, marking and course planning. So many things are happening that I can't wait to share! 010
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC @matissenelis.com · 22/11/2024Hello, Bluesky world! I can't wait to share tips, tricks and info on how to be more accessible in your communications while also sharing more about little ol' me! 040