How 'Knowbility' Creates a more Inclusive Digital World for People with Disabilities

03/18/22 • 33 min

Today we interview Sharron Rush, Executive Director of Knowbility, about creating an accessible and inclusive digital world. We’ll talk about the importance of digital accessibility in the modern age, the ways a website can become more inclusive, and the Knowbility programs promoting accessibility through contests, conferences, consulting, and more.
To support Knowbility and discover more ways to help, visit:
https://www.knowbility.org/
To learn more about the show, view transcripts, and more visit:
https://www.actsofimpact.com
Special thanks to Sharron and the Knowbility team. Music by Alex Grohls.

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Special thanks to Jason and the Gunnar's Wheels team. Music by Alex Grohls.

Acts of Impact - How 'Knowbility' Creates a more Inclusive Digital World for People with Disabilities

Transcript

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You're listening to acts of impact the show where we focus on positive contribution to the individuals and communities around us. In each episode, we'll hear from both the helpers and the helped and learn new ways to face the challenges around us. On today's show, we interview with nobility about creating an accessible and inclusive digital world. We'll talk about the importance of digital accessibility in the modern age, the ways a website can become more inclusive, and