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Welcome to the IAAP Accessibility Podcast, brought to you by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), an organization dedicated to supporting professionals and organizations with professional training, certifications, and networking. Our goal is to build professional skills and support organizations that incorporate accessibility into their services, products, and infrastructure. Our "United in Accessibility" podcast provides a platform for shared experiences, solutions, and barriers faced that impact diversity and inclusion in organizations, in the lives of people with disabilities and their circle of support. Join us as we discuss the latest trends and developments in accessibility and learn how you can make a difference. If you enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe to our channel. For more information about IAAP and our initiatives, please consider subscribing to our newsletter . Thank you for your support!

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May 5, 202649 min

E64: Temitope Somuwa on Driving Accessibility Change in Africa and Beyond

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorgTemitope Somuwa, 2025 IAAP Individual Impact Award winner and Group Website Audit and Optimization Officer at United Bank for Africa, joins the United in Accessibility podcast to share his journey as a digital accessibility advocate driving meaningful inclusion change within one of Africa's largest financial institutions. Together, we explore his work on WCAG compliance, his international advisory contributions on the European Accessibility Act, and his vision for a more inclusive digital future across Africa and beyond.

March 26, 202655 min

E63: United in Accessibility: Leadership, Practice, and Global Impact with Christopher Michael Lee, PhD

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorgThis episode of the United in Accessibility podcast features Dr. Christopher Lee reflecting on his personal journey into accessibility and his leadership in building a global ecosystem through G3ict and IAAP, emphasizing accessibility as a growing profession grounded in human rights, education, and practical implementation. He highlights major 2025–2026 shifts, global regulations, AI, and innovation, while stressing that the future of accessibility depends on data-driven action, responsible technology, and stronger collaboration across organizations to turn commitment into measurable impact.

February 26, 202627 min

E62: How the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Builds Safety and Belonging with Anette Cmela

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorgIn this United in Accessibility podcast episode, Annette Cmela shares how the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is helping create safety and belonging for people with non-visible disabilities through a globally recognized symbol and structured organizational implementation. We explore psychological safety, common myths about non-apparent disabilities, and how leaders can move beyond policy to build consistent, compassionate inclusion in practice.

January 21, 202640 min

E61: Chris Ruden on Disability Inclusion, Trust, and Belonging

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorgThis episode of the United in Accessibility podcast explores what inclusion looks like beyond awareness, through honest conversation about trust, disability disclosure, and belonging. Chris Ruden shares lived experience and practical insight on how people navigate inclusion in everyday professional and personal contexts.

December 8, 202540 min

E60: UDOIT, Accessibility, and Higher Ed Innovation: A Conversation with Morgan Busch, CPACC

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorgIn this episode of United in Accessibility Morgan Bush, a software engineer at the University of Central Florida (UCF), discussed his journey in digital accessibility. He highlighted his work on the UDOIT project, an open-source accessibility checker for Canvas, which was upgraded to IBM Equal Access. Bush emphasized the importance of proactive accessibility measures and noted challenges in faculty adoption, with less than half using the tool, and plans to make it more accessible for smaller institutions. Bush received the 2025 IAAP Impact Award for his contributions.

November 13, 202540 min

E59: Accessibility in Practice: Teaching, Testing, and Leadership with Radek Pavlíček, CPWA

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorgIn this episode, Radek Pavlíček reflects on more than 25 years of work in accessibility, sharing practical lessons about assistive technologies, conducting real-world user testing, and supporting organizations across Czechia. He also discusses the evolving landscape of accessibility practice, the value of professional certification, and the role of community leadership in strengthening digital accessibility.

August 15, 202547 min

E58: Designing for Everyone: Stéphanie Walter on Enterprise UX and Digital Accessibility

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorgIn this episode, UX researcher and accessibility expert Stéphanie Walter explores how to integrate digital accessibility into enterprise UX, sharing strategies to overcome organizational barriers, improve collaboration with developers, and ensure inclusive product design. She also introduces Neuro Spicy, her initiative to raise awareness of neurodiversity and invisible disabilities in tech and offers practical tips for building accessible digital tools that go beyond compliance.

July 31, 202530 min

E57: AI, Accessibility, and Public Policy with Alex Bennewith

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorgIn this episode, Alex Bennewith, a seasoned disability policy expert, shares her 25+ years of experience shaping federal legislation to improve access in healthcare, transportation, and technology. She highlights recent wins like the updated Section 504 rule and warns of both opportunities and risks in the rise of AI, urging inclusive development and design

July 11, 202534 min

E56: Neurodiversity in Cybersecurity & Accessibility: Expert Insights with Nathan Chung

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorgIn this episode of the United in Accessibility podcast, IAAP’s Sam Evans talks with Nathan Chung, a cybersecurity expert and leading neurodiversity advocate, about how autism, ADHD, and lived experience shape his mission for more inclusive workplaces. They explore why neurodiverse talent is critical to cybersecurity innovation and how accessibility must be embedded from design to policy.

June 6, 202530 min

E55: Build for Everyone: CPABE Expert Andres Balcazar on Inclusive Design

https://linktr.ee/IAAPorgIn this United in Accessibility podcast episode Architect and global accessibility consultant Andres Balcazar joins IAAP to explore how built environments can, and must, adapt to diverse needs across sectors such as transportation or education. Drawing on decades of international experience, Andres highlights the importance of local context, inclusive policy, and capacity-building in advancing physical accessibility worldwide.

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