Experts Directory
Last Updated: August 23, 2026
Listed below are more than 135 experts, speakers, trainers, and presenters who primarily specialize in subjects related to accessibility and disability and educate others about said subjects. Individuals are added through self-submission.
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Emily Ladau is a passionate disability rights activist, writer, storyteller, and digital communications consultant whose career began at the age of 10, when she appeared on several episodes of Sesame Street to educate children about her life with a physical disability.
Her writing has been published in outlets including The New York Times, CNN, Vice, and HuffPost, and her first book, Demystifying Disability, was published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House, in September 2021.
Emily Lucht, an experienced communications professional, assumed the role of Director of Digital Communications at the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (USNA AA&F) in May 2022. Prior to this, she served Maryland for seven years in communication roles, focusing on digital media accessibility. Emily's expertise spans social media management, video production, and training Public Information Officers (PIOs) in creating accessible content during emergencies. Her passion for digital accessibility led to accolades like Government Social Media's Golden Post Award in 2020. She also served on the GSM Council as the Northeast representative, showcasing her dedication to promoting inclusive digital communication practices.
Hi! I'm Emma, the founder of Offbeat, and I specialise in making workplace cultures accessible and neuroinclusive.
With a background in HR and Employee Experience, I combine practical strategies with a neuroaffirmative approach to help businesses create truly inclusive environments.
I offer keynote talks, lunch and learns, and panel discussions to raise awareness of neurodiversity and universal design. I also deliver face to face, online and elearning training, and consultancy on embedding neuroinclusive and accessible practices across the employee lifecycle, ensuring sustainable change that benefits all employees.
Accessibility advocate, writer, developer, and speaker.
Fey is an innovative social media professional with over a decade of experience. She's helped build online communities from the ground up for multiple organizations, and she's cultivated social media followings ranging from a few hundred all the way to over 10 million. She has designed memorable brand moments for companies like Best Buy, Geek Squad, and Starkey. She holds multiple degrees from the University of Minnesota.
Gregory, the freelance website expert, has transformed businesses of all sizes by enhancing website accessibility. His global impact extends from illuminating accessibility basics to diving into intricate details. Beyond speaking engagements, Gregory elevates websites for individuals and multinational non-profits alike. His social media advocacy continually emphasizes digital accessibility, while his blog serves as a canvas for his insightful thoughts.
I was part of an award winning creative team in a fast-paced agency for more than a decade, before earning my stripes in the accessibility space with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). This has given me a unique perspective on how accessible content can make campaigns work better for everyone - with the added bonus of offering a new and fulfilling creative challenge. I've spoken on the Social Minds podcast and been featured in Girl Power Marketing's newsletter. I'm due to speak at Access Given in Newcastle in September 2025.
Holly Tuke is a social media professional, blogger, freelance writer and disability advocate. She is the author behind the award-winning blog, Life of a Blind Girl.
Holly is passionate about encouraging people to make their digital communications accessible, as well as sharing her lived experience of disability to raise awareness and educate others.
I am a Person with Disabilities, more so a Person with Determination. I am a suicide survivor and Charcot Marie Tooth Ambassador. I advocate for Persons with Mental Health Issues especially within the PWD community.
I’m passionate about helping individuals harness their unique identities to navigate work and life with clarity and confidence, fostering enhanced human connection. Through a humanistic approach, I specialize in identity alignment and mastery, empowering individuals to thrive in both their personal and professional lives. I offer expertise in human-centered skills for a tech-driven world, employee wellbeing strategies, and navigating neurodivergence at work. I also provide data-driven insights and research, including job market trends, survey design, and actionable strategies to improve organizational dynamics and support inclusive workplaces.
My expertise: Identity Alignment and Mastery; Human-Centered Skills for a Tech-Driven World; Employee Wellbeing Strategies; Survey Design and Analysis; Navigating Neurodivergence at Work; Data-Driven Insights and Research; Job Market Insights and Analysis
Hey, I'm James — a UI Developer and Digital Accessibility Specialist based in the North West, UK.
I've worked as a developer for over 10 years, and specialise in building robust and inclusive solutions.
Alongside development, I've also run accessibility champions networks, written and spoken around a range of accessibility topics and provided accessibility training for multi-discipline teams.
Jan Maarten, CPWA is a designer and accessibility specialist living on unceded Duwamish lands. He has two decades of experience as a full-stack designer wearing every kind of hat, from end-to-end product design and brand to strategy and leadership. In his previous role on the CVS Health Inclusive Design team, he co-created several new accessibility annotation toolkits for web and iOS. He is currently a Senior Accessibility Designer at GitHub, helping teams shift left and improving design infrastructure.