Experts Directory
Last Updated: February 25, 2026
Listed below are more than 125 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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Kelly Cray has worked with English Language Learners in Korea, Arizona, and Vermont. She has a TESOL certification and an M.Ed degree in Advanced Teaching. She is responsible for the English Language Development program at Burr and Burton Academy which serves domestic families and international boarding students. Cray founded The Autist Educator, a small advocacy group devoted to furthering the rights of neurodivergent students and neurodivergent educators like herself.
Cray's greatest passions are helping people of all ages learn English and championing the Neurodiversity movement. She specializes in Universal Design for Learning and strives to help create a future where all classrooms foster belonging and inclusion while meeting the academic needs of all students. Her current interests involve trauma-informed education, neuro-inclusive practice, culturally responsive pedagogical practices, autistic language learners, disability rights, and the neurobiology of language disorders.
I'm a consultant, trainer and speaker and the Founder + President of Squarely Accessible, an accessible communications, marketing and branding firm. I've been working in accessible web content since 2007 and have been involved in accessibility working groups in large insurance organizations.
As the daughter of a mom with physical and cognitive disabilities, I've witnessed first hand the impact of an inaccessible world and want to affect change to build a more inclusive society. I'm a Board member of Level It Up, which works to help Autistic people gain meaningful employment in science, technology, engineering, the arts and math and supports employers with inclusive human resources practices and policies.
Digital marketing and communications professional working in the assistive technology sector. I have written extensively on accessibility for people with vision impairments, including a digital accessibility guide, blogs and articles. I am also able to advise on best practice for making websites and other digital content accessible.
I have over 15 years experience working in both the public and private sectors in communications and engagement, marketing and social media. I have lived experience of disability and I'm passionate about accessible communication and information. During my time at the world's first Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha I honed my skills at developing accessible social media and communications including alternate formats such as Easy Read.
In addition to my entrepreneurial ventures, I am the founder of Kingston's (Ontario) grassroots organization, S5WAVES. I actively serve on the board of the Ontario Cultural Society of the Deaf and provide accessibility guidance to various organizations.
I'm the founder of Disability Writer. I'm also neurodiverse. My history says I've been working as:
- Co-founder of Lara Guide Dog School
- Educational management consultant
- Teacher for Blind and Visually Impaired (TVI)
- Guide Dog Mobility Instructor
- Orientation and Mobility expert for guide dog schools in Europe
But did you know that behind all that I've been creating content for the past 15 years? Now I'm taking my lived experiences on accessibility and inclusion into a much-beloved career transition. Empowering businesses with expert content that boosts accessibility and inclusion.
Want to learn how my expertise can help your business? Go on. Grab a cup of coffee and get in touch. This message may or may not have been composed by my dog. Warm wishes from Basel.
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.
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.
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'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.