The Jali Ep 157: Revolutionizing Digital Accessibility The Jali, Host Melyssa Barrett podcast

The Jali Ep 157: Revolutionizing Digital Accessibility

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In this episode of The Jali Podcast, host Melyssa Barrett sits down with Michael Paciello, a pioneer in digital accessibility and the Chief Accessibility Officer at AudioEye, Inc. With over four decades of experience, Mike has played a transformative role in making the digital world more inclusive. From receiving recognition by President Bill Clinton for his work with the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative to founding The Paciello Group and authoring the first book on web accessibility, Mike’s contributions have shaped the accessibility landscape.

Join us as we discuss his journey into accessibility, the challenges and opportunities in inclusive design, and how emerging technologies like AI are revolutionizing the field. Learn about his vision for a fully accessible digital world and how organizations can embed accessibility into their core practices. Whether you’re an advocate, a business leader, or simply curious about creating an equitable digital space, this episode will inspire and educate.

Tune in to learn how Michael Paciello is leading the way in digital accessibility and making a lasting impact on communities worldwide.

Paciello is the Chief Accessibility Officer at AudioEye, Inc., a digital accessibility company. Prior to joining AudioEye, Mike founded WebABLE/WebABLE.TV, which delivers news about the disability and accessibility technology market. Mike authored the first book on web accessibility and usability, “Web Accessibility for People with Disabilities” and, in 1997, Mr. Paciello received recognition from President Bill Clinton for his work in the creation of World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web
Accessibility Initiative (WAI). He has served as an advisor to the US Access Board and other federal agencies since 1992. Mike has served as an international leader, technologist, and authority in emerging technology, accessibility, usability, and electronic publishing. Mike is the former
Founder of The Paciello Group (TPG), a world-renowned software accessibility
consultancy acquired in 2017 by Vispero.

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