Episode 5

Open Communication Designers and Developers

Tolu Adegbite is Product/UX designer.

Her current work includes providing guidance about accessibility to designers and developers, educating others, and creating new experiences. Starting her career as a front-end developer she was introduce to accessibility early on. Tolu talks about how she learned accessibility principles and embraces the importance of communication between designers and developers. She also describes her interest in VR/AR opportunities and the need to consider the intersectionality of our identities.

practical work with browser plug-ins, screen readers and keyboard acccess. Accessibility continues to be a central part of her work in helped her make sense of accessibility early on.

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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.