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IMPACTKeynote Recap

IMPACT

Designing Systems That Work for Everyone At IMPACT 2026, I focused on a question that sits at the center of much of my work: what does it take to design…
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AERAKeynote Recap

AERA

Returning to AERA with Purpose Each year, AERA offers a moment to step back and ask a simple question: what are we learning, and how is it shaping what comes…
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SpokaneKeynote Recap

Spokane

In Spokane, I had the opportunity to speak with a community that is actively asking what it means to move accessibility forward in real ways. “Introspective and thoughtful in encouraging…
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Spotlight on Sheila Xu First in Flight!
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Spotlight on Sheila Xu First in Flight!

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March 10, 2026 Read More
The Latest: The Nuance of Disabled Leadership
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The Latest: The Nuance of Disabled Leadership

Welcome to the February issue of The Latest!  Where we’re focused on what it takes to be a leader in disability spaces. The Nuance of Disabled Leadership “You were hired…
February 26, 2026 Read More
The Latest: Uncovering My Accessibility WHY
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The Latest: Uncovering My Accessibility WHYBlog

The Latest: Uncovering My Accessibility WHY

Welcome to the January issue of The Latest!  Where we’re focused on the small moments that bring purpose and clarity. Unexpected Comparisons If any of you have gone to see the…
January 16, 2026 Read More
The Latest: Taking Steps and Making Strides
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The Latest: Taking Steps and Making Strides

Welcome to the December issue of The Latest! Where we’re staying focused on people and purpose as we close out 2025. Rest in Peace Alice Wong Alice Wong died on…
December 15, 2025 Read More
Belonging Is the Secret to Success
A purple line-art illustration shows a classroom scene where a woman stands at the front, gesturing toward a projector screen displaying “36%” and the words “Don’t Disclose Their Disability to Anybody on Campus.” Three attendees sit at desks, facing the presenter and taking notes. The image emphasizes learning and awareness about disability disclosure.
Belonging Is the Secret to SuccessBlogEvent

Belonging Is the Secret to Success

Some trips leave you thinking long after you’re home. My visit to The Ohio State University was one of those moments. I went to share a keynote called The Accessibility…
November 18, 2025 Read More
The Latest: What Students Teach Us
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The Latest: What Students Teach UsBlogEvent

The Latest: What Students Teach Us

Welcome to the November issue of The Latest! Where we’re finding focus in the middle of change. I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to learn from students.…
November 5, 2025 Read More
Heading to ASHE 2025: Reflecting on Progress and Possibility
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Heading to ASHE 2025: Reflecting on Progress and Possibility

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October 28, 2025 Read More
The Latest: Small Steps to Success
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The Latest: Small Steps to SuccessBlog

The Latest: Small Steps to Success

👋 Welcome to the September 2025 issue of The Latest! Where we are upping our game and shooting for the stars!  Start Ups and Access Brick Walls Tech innovation is…
September 8, 2025 Read More
Finding Rainbows in the Clouds
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Finding Rainbows in the CloudsBlog

Finding Rainbows in the Clouds

The waiting is the hardest part. (Shout out to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers for this headline.) It was the end of a long Wednesday in the middle of a…
August 28, 2025 Read More
The Latest: Accessibility in 2025, My POV
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The Latest: Accessibility in 2025, My POVBlog

The Latest: Accessibility in 2025, My POV

👋 Welcome to the August 2025 issue of The Latest! Accessibility and Education: Insights from the Field Accessibility is on the forefront of my teaching, research, and thought leadership. This…
August 13, 2025 Read More
How to Say Goodbye to Summer
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How to Say Goodbye to Summer

Twas the Night Before School Starts 'Twas the night before school starts, and all through the house, Not a backpack was ready, nor even a blouse; The summer bags piled…
August 10, 2025 Read More
My Cheat Code to Writing with AI
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My Cheat Code to Writing with AI

I Used to Avoid Using AI. Here's What Changed. Like many academics, I've been quite resistant to AI, especially Large Language Models such as ChatGPT or Claude.ai. Two things have…
July 20, 2025 Read More
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