Accessible Community

Dyslexia is often misunderstood as a limitation, but John Siefert describes it as one of the forces that shaped his creativity, speed of thinking, and approach to leadership. In this episode, John shares how early identification, one thoughtful educator, and a shift in mindset helped him move from remedial classes to advanced learning environments and eventually into executive leadership across the technology industry. He and Taylor discuss neurodiversity, dyslexia, dyscalculia, accessibility...

Dyslexia is often misunderstood as simply a challenge with reading or spelling, but Mark Miller explains that the reality is far more nuanced. In this episode, Mark shares how dyslexia and ADHD have shaped the way he learns, communicates, builds confidence, and sees the world. He discusses the role of assistive technology, the value of big-picture thinking, and the importance of reframing failure as part of the learning process rather than evidence of limitation. Mark Miller is the founder of...

Accessibility work is never finished; it is an ongoing practice of finding barriers, listening to disabled users, and building better systems over time. In this episode, Mike Gifford shares how a practical effort to make Drupal more accessible became a long-term commitment to open-source accessibility, government digital services, web standards, and accessibility leadership. Mike discusses Drupal, CivicActions, W3C community work, accessibility statements, automated testing, AI, open-source c...

Disability is not one simple story, and neither is congenital muscular dystrophy. In this episode, Kelly and Avery share what daily life with an ultra-rare form of CMD actually looks like, from care coordination, mobility access, advocacy, and community to friendship, travel, dance, media representation, and the work of building a more inclusive world. This conversation is warm, honest, and grounded in lived experience. Kelly and Avery talk about the complexity of disability without reducing ...

Melanie Dunn is a double amputee, advocate, and passionate writer who has transformed a life marked by serious infections, 80+ surgeries, and major changes into a story of resilience, purpose, and helping others. Through her connection with the Aimee Copeland Foundation, Melanie discovered a new sense of purpose in helping people with disabilities experience the outdoors and participate in adventures that might otherwise feel out of reach. From parks, beaches, and trails to weddings, hu...