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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Lisa Riemers is an independent communications consultant and accessibility advocate who helps organisations connect their people and tell their stories. She holds a CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing, is a member of the International Association of Business Communicators and has over 18 years experience. She works with large organisations like UK government, G4S, Veolia, FirstGroup, British Red Cross and Direct Line Group as well as more niche B2B organisations.
A content strategist, trainer and speaker, Lisa works in and around digital projects and products. She creates punchy, accessible, user-centred content and helps train people how to do the same. She speaks to international audiences in-person and online, co-hosts the technology and business-focused WB-40 podcast, and says she’s “the commsiest person in a digital team, or the techiest person in a comms team.” Lisa’s also an artist, who brings her creative flair and eye for impactful design to the workplace.
As an IAAP certified professional, Maia brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to web accessibility. With a background as a skilled web developer working in Agile with multiple job roles, she possesses an insider's understanding of the intricacies of website design and development.
What sets Maia apart is her talent for translating complex accessibility concepts into clear and easily digestible content. Maia works closely with clients to assess their digital platforms, identify areas for improvement, and develop customised strategies for achieving their accessibility goals.
From freelance translator to Accessibility Specialist, I’m on my journey to make interlinguistic translation, intralinguistic subtitles, and AI tools resources for wider access to information and culture.
I have worked in content design and accessibility for over 15 years, in various UK government departments and in the charity sector. I led the GOV.UK accessibility team content function at GDS for 3 years, and became an expert in presenting data in an accessible way. I've spoken at content design and accessibility events in the UK, Ireland and the US. I've also trained thousands of people to design accessible content and communications. I now direct Content Design Ireland, where I provide consultancy services and training to the private and public sectors.
Marina is an accomplished marketer and passionate disability advocate with over 15 years of diverse marketing experience across corporate, startup, and nonprofit sectors. She lead marketing teams at blue-chip companies as delivered hands on marketing at start-ups.
Since her spinal cord injury in 2021, she became an advocate for disability rights and adaptive sports. She works at creative advertising agency MATTA as a disability sports lead. She works with a variety of sport organisations and helps them to become more inclusive in communications campaigns. She serves as a Limitless Advisory Board Member at British Cycling and provides advice/guidance on all things marketing and volunteering.
Marina is a trustee of HF MENCAP, charity for people with learning disabilities and chairs its marketing steering group. Marina supports the Sports Charity Regain focusing on marketing and PR activation.
Marina created an adaptive athleisure brand (FAST Adaptive Fashion) as a passion project.
I am an accessibility advocate, trainer, and speaker with lived experience of sight loss. My work focuses on helping organisations create more inclusive digital content, communications, and services for people with visual impairments. I have a professional background in the UK charity sector, working in communications and membership engagement, where I have supported organisations to better connect with their audiences.
I am particularly interested in digital accessibility, inclusive communication, and raising awareness of the barriers people with sight loss can face when accessing websites, online content, and services. Through speaking, training, and sharing lived experience, I aim to help organisations understand practical ways to make their work more accessible and inclusive.
My name is Mark Rossiter, I am the Customer Accessibility Lead for AXA UK.
I created and lead (present tense) the first and only accessibility team focused on disabled customers in all of AXA worldwide. We are a lean team with a heavy workload but are gradually making impact across the UK and Ireland businesses. From an accessibility perspective, I’m responsible for over 100 digital presences, thousands of documents and multiple contact centres in a very complicated set of business units.
My team work on cultural change as well as change for the customer, such as training, awareness, resources, etc. We work closely with employee accessibility leads to make sure our colleagues are getting the right support they need as well.
I talk every year at AXA’s Summit events, on various topics, e.g. “how to bridge gaps between UX and engineering teams”.
Our Empathy Lab won a silver DEI award at the Insurance Times Awards in November 2025 and will continue evolving it.
I'm a Métis communications consultant and digital accessibility expert. My commitment to inclusivity is central to my work. I proudly incorporate my Métis heritage into my approach, using traditional storytelling alongside modern techniques for compelling, inclusive narratives. I serve as the Vice President of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) for IABC/Toronto and as Chair of the DEI Committee for the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), where I spearhead initiatives to boost inclusivity in our field.
My qualifications include being a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) and an Accessible Documents Specialist (ADS), with credentials from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. These underscore my commitment and authority in enhancing digital communication accessibility.
I’m an inclusive design and digital accessibility consultant with over 20 years’ experience in enterprise digital environments within a FTSE 100 organisation. I advise global organisations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East on accessibility strategy, governance, and organisational adoption, helping them interpret standards and regulations in real-world contexts and move beyond compliance toward sustainable, human-centred practice.
I’m an experienced public speaker and a published author on inclusive design and accessibility, and I’m particularly motivated by work that improves equitable access to essential digital services.
Online marketing authority and former Facebook employee Meg Brunson combines her mission to build a more accessible and inclusive world, with her expertise in the digital marketing space.
Meg is on a mission to disrupt the marketing status quo so that financial success is the byproduct of a genuine commitment to justice, rather than an end goal in itself.
Through Meg’s signature approach, Just Marketing®, businesses are implementing ethical, inclusive, and accessible marketing campaigns that make a positive impact on society and their bottom line, creating a virtuous cycle where profitability and responsible practices reinforce each other.
Mel has held prominent HR leadership roles across diverse sectors, including Higher Education, Edtech, Publishing, and Telecoms. Her extensive experience in both public and private sectors, as well as non-profit organisations, has solidified her reputation as a transformative HR Director. Driven by her personal journey as a mother to a brilliant neurodivergent son, Mel embarked on a quest to deepen her understanding of neurodiverse conditions and she has earned a prestigious qualification in neurodiversity.
As a fervent neurodiversity champion and dynamic trainer, Mel is dedicated to showcasing the exceptional talents of neurodiverse individuals. She empowers organisations to foster neuroinclusive environments throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring that all talent can thrive. A sought-after speaker and trainer, Mel regularly shares her insights at conferences, on podcasts, and through her popular LinkedIn content. Her thought leadership is widely recognised and celebrated.
Meryl K. Evans speaks to and trains teams on how to make their content, communication, and processes more inclusive — without adding extra work. She changes how they think about accessibility by showing how it improves user experience for everyone. She collaborates with teams of known brands to do UX testing of designs, co-create better workflows, and fix the stuff that slows people down. Meryl equips teams to communicate clearly, work smarter, and include more people from the start.
Meryl is a professional speaker, trainer, author, and consultant in accessibility and marketing. As a highly regarded speaker, she has spoken at TEDx, SXSW, and many other events. She has authored and contributed to multiple books and publications with the most recent being "Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences."