Speakers
Korey Singleton
Grassroots Strategies for Building Buy-In for Digital Access
George Mason University
Korey Singleton is the Deputy ADA Coordinator for Accessibility and Manager of George Mason’s Assistive Technology Initiative (ATI). The ATI, operating under the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, is tasked with developing and implementing the institution’s plan for digital access. He is also an adjunct faculty member in the College of Education and Human Development teaching a course on Web Accessibility and Design.
Nic Steenhout
The internet is unusable - The disabled view
Nic Steenhout has been an accessibility trainer and troubleshooter for over 25 years. He’s worked on three continents, collaborating with various organizations, from local governments to large corporations, focusing on web accessibility and digital inclusion. Known for his pragmatic, down-to-Earth approach, Nic helps his clients navigate complex accessibility challenges. When he is not off on a birdwatching adventure, you can find him speaking at events or leading workshops.
Homer Gaines
Improving Accessibility Through Design Systems
I'm a Front-end Developer with over 30 years of experience in the field and an independent recording artist. With a background in Behavioral Psychology, specializing in Neurology and Graphic Design. As a UI Engineer, certified accessibility professional, and international speaker, I focus on advancing accessible front-end development.
Meryl Evans
Accessibility for the Deaf / Hard of Hearing and Progress Over Perfection
Meryl Evans, CPACC, is a professional speaker, trainer, author, and consultant in disability inclusion, inclusive marketing, and accessibility who was born profoundly deaf. She is a highly regarded speaker on disabilities and accessibility who has spoken at TEDx, SXSW, and many other events. Meryl has authored and appeared in multiple books, The Wall Street Journal, Morning Brew, AdWeek, AdAge, and The Dallas Morning News. Meryl is a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies and LinkedIn Top Voice.
Devon Persing
Accessible UX: Design for the rest of us
Devon Persing (she/her) is an independent accessibility consultant based in Seattle, WA. She currently focuses on accessibility education and operations, and is disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent. Before entering the accessibility field full-time in 2012, she primarily did UX work in libraries, higher education, and other non-profits. She has an MS in Information from the University of Michigan with a specialization in library and information services.
Adrian Roselli
Talkin' Tables
Adrian has been and still is a member of W3C working groups, has written articles for trade journals & web sites, participated as an author and editor on five web-related books, and back in 1998 he co-founded a software development consulting firm before leaving at the start of 2016 to start all over. Some may recognize Adrian from his days helping to run evolt.org, one of the first communities for web developers. Adrian has been developing for the Web since 1993.
Judith Risch
New Digital Accessibility Regs: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How.
Judith Risch, J.D., Ph.D., is the Title IX & Equity Access Services Special Advisor at Grand River Solutions. Judy brings over two decades of invaluable experience from her tenure at the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of Education. Judy’s role at Grand River Solutions involves partnering with senior leadership in business, healthcare, government, and educational systems in areas of disability discrimination related to equity, access, and technology, ensuring best practices and compliance with federal civil rights laws, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.