Episode 8

A Day of Awareness to Learn About Accessibility

Joe Devon, GAAD Foundation, AI Futurist

Joe Devon has had a long career in both web development and the application of accessibility to the digital world. Joe talks about his earliest days becoming aware of the need for accessibility and building his knowledge. That lead to being a co-founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day and the GAAD Foundation. Joe describes his interest and excitement about the application of AI to accessibility and how it might transform how assistive devices work.

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Joe Welinske

Joe Welinske provides consulting for organizations needing assistance with digital accessibility.
With over 25 years of experience with accessibility, Joe can help you make sure you are enjoying the benefits of digital products that work for people with all abilities.
Joe has been credentialed as a Certified Professional in Core Competency Accessibility by IAAP and as a Section 508 Trusted Tester.
Joe serves as Accessibility Director at Blink - an evidence-driven design agency. As Director, Joe is responsible for helping Blink's practitioners to build accessibility into everything they do. He also evangelizes the need for accessibility with Blink's clients and partners.
Joe is a co-organizer of the Seattle Inclusive Design and Accessibility meetup group and he has served as the Secretary of the King County Metro Paratransit Advisory Committee.