AccessAbility Officer

10/08/2025

The AccessAbility Officer team is here at M-Enabling Summit 2025!

​Always amazing to connect with our co-partners in this space. Big shout-out to Sushil Bhujbal of Verizon and Dominique Wheeler from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), for the great conversations today!

​We're all pushing for an accessible future!

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10/07/2025

Day 2/3 of M-Enabling Summit 2025

An awesome photo opportunity with ACB legends: Scott Thornhill, Kolby Garrison, and Claire Stanley.

Thanks for hopping by our booth!

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10/07/2025

The pie is so big.

Accessibility careers are booming... and there’s room for everyone.

For many blind professionals, $25/hour is the beginning of something bigger.
It’s not a cap. It’s a launchpad.

Here’s what the opportunities look like:
Entry-level / Junior Testers: $50k–$75k annually
Mid-level Specialists: $75k–$100k
Senior Consultants: $100k–$125k+

And once you’re inside an organization, doors open... to project management, HR, IT, and leadership roles.

You see, for many of us, accessibility isn’t just a job... It’s a pathway to purpose, progress, and independence.

Learn more about how we help blind professionals and beginners dive into digital accessibility: https://accessabilityofficer.com/vocational-rehabilitation

10/06/2025

At M-Enabling Summit 2025!
Always great catching up with our strategic partners and collaborators in accessibility.

Excited for what’s ahead!

Day 1/3



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10/06/2025

Big news, Dallas–Fort Worth!
The Babies Down, Bottles Up team is reuniting for a weekend of creativity, advocacy, and connection — right here in DFW! 🎉

We’ll be recording new podcast content, joining White Cane Day of North Texas (https://sites.google.com/view/whitecanedayofnorthtexas/) as vendors in Fort Worth, and hosting our very first in-person “Pour Up” listener dinner (https://www.facebook.com/events/1414-market-place-blvd-irving-tx-75063-united-states/in-person-pour-up/1343361240482223/) in Irving.

Together, we’re celebrating blind parenting, inclusion, and community — with a splash of wine 🍷✨

📅 October 9–12, 2025
📍 Dallas–Fort Worth, TX



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10/03/2025

In Pennsylvania, accessibility regulations are stricter than ever.

By April 24, 2026, agencies must meet ADA Title II compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA across websites, apps, and digital services.

A simple place to begin? ALT text.
Add descriptive text for meaningful images.
Mark decorative ones so they don’t distract screen readers.

Managing these changes starts with a proven plan.

Here’s the first step in 3-Phase plan government agencies can use internally to help remediate complex PDFs at scale, even if you’ve stared at a blank ALT text box.
https://accessabilityofficer.com/blog/pdf-accessibility-simplified-phase-1-essentials-guide

10/03/2025

10/01/2025

This month, we celebrate NDEAM: National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

For us, it’s more than awareness.
It’s hiring.

75% of our accessibility testers are blind or visually impaired professionals.
They bring lived experience that automated scans can’t deliver.

Every time they test with a screen reader or braille display, they’re not just checking code... they’re shaping digital spaces that work for everyone.

That’s inclusion. That’s respect. That’s NDEAM.

Learn more about how we build accessibility into every project:
https://accessabilityofficer.com/accessibility-managed-service

09/30/2025

Regulations for state agencies in Louisiana just got a lot tougher.

For resident portals, online forms, and public websites, the ADA Title II compliance deadline is April 24, 2026.

Managing these changes begins with having a proven plan to implement

Here’s the first step in a 3-Phase plan, state municipalities can use internally to help remediate complex PDFs at scale, without needing a degree in computer science.

https://accessabilityofficer.com/blog/pdf-accessibility-simplified-phase-1-essentials-guide

09/26/2025

The biggest problem with most digital accessibility trainings?

They’re usually knowledge-based. You can read a book and pass without ever turning on a screen reader.

At AccessAbility Officer, we evaluate whether you can actually perform an accessibility audit.

Ellie experienced that difference first-hand.

With the Certified AccessAbility Tester (CAT) Program, she had:
Instructors giving real-time feedback
Mentors guiding her through tough spots
A team invested in her growth

Becoming a digital accessibility tester is more than passing a test. It’s about developing technical skills and the ability to do the job.

Now Ellie isn’t just certified... she’s a professional tester and an instructor helping others.

Read more about How Blind People Start Careers in Digital Accessibility here:
https://ablle.org/2025/09/18/how-blind-people-start-careers-in-digital-accessibility-real-raw-honest-questions-answers/

Video Description:
Tanner Gers and Ellie Alvarado stand together in the AccessAbility Officer booth at the ACB Conference in Dallas, Texas. They are wearing white shirts with the AccessAbility Officer logo, speaking with attendees about careers in digital accessibility.

09/25/2025

Want to work from home but not sure where to start?

In today’s digital age, success means ongoing learning and professional growth. That’s true for everyone... and especially powerful for blind professionals building careers in remote roles.

Explore the Top 8 Remote Jobs for the Blind here: https://ablle.org/2025/07/29/the-8-best-work-from-home-opportunities-for-the-blind/

09/25/2025

Happening today @ 2PM Pacific:

Save your spot here: https://tinyurl.com/yhtd6rdt

Starting a business is never easy. When you’re blind, it can feel like you’re doing double the work.... wearing all the hats just to keep your dream alive.

But you don’t have to do it alone. Blind and Building It is a monthly AMA where ambitious blind entrepreneurs come together to share real wins, struggles, and strategies to grow stronger together.

Join me live, and I’ll share everything I know so you can push further, grow faster, and become the entrepreneur you’re meant to be.

Starting a business is never easy. When you’re blind, it can feel like you’re doing double the work.... wearing all the hats just to keep your dream alive.

But you don’t have to do it alone. Blind and Building It is a monthly AMA where ambitious blind entrepreneurs come together to share real wins, struggles, and strategies to grow stronger together.

Join me live, and I’ll share everything I know so you can push further, grow faster, and become the entrepreneur you’re meant to be.

Save your spot today! https://tinyurl.com/yhtd6rdt