Meryl Evans, CPACC

#merylmots #ai #operations | Meryl Evans, CPACC Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t the answer to everything. Yesterday I asked for something simple and ended up in a full‑blown “Groundhog Day” loop. The system was repeating itself like it was...

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t the answer to everything. Yesterday I asked for something simple and ended up in a full‑blown “Groundhog Day” loop. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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#merylmots #accessibility | Meryl Evans, CPACC Seriously? Folks are mad that Bad Bunny’s lyrics weren’t captioned in English. Captions are word‑for‑word. He sang in Spanish. So the captions were in Spanish. That’s how it works. Now you know...

Seriously? People are mad that Bad Bunny’s lyrics weren’t captioned in English. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

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#accessibility #olympics #merylmots | Meryl Evans, CPACC | 39 comments Watching the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics. This image shows Mariah Carey in a resplendent white gown as she sings “Volare.” And this is all the captions mustered. “[Singing in a non-English...

Mariah sings in Italian. Performers speak Italian. Officials speak in Italian. Captions: “[non‑English language].” I unpacked the facepalm. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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#merylmots #accessibility #operations | Meryl Evans, CPACC 🏈 Same shtick. Different day. Accessibility at the big game still feels like an afterthought. I watched 15 ads with no captions. Later, a few finally showed up, which almost makes it worse. Companies...

The NFL game can show 12 angles of a replay, yet put sign language on a side stream like a checkbox and ads forgot the captions. Pennies compared to what they paid.

Accessibility fails aren’t technical. They’re operational. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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A11yNYC with Molly Ziegler and Christina Lompado.

Unlock the power of Total Communication. Save March 3 to get practical, human-centered ways to connect with non-speaking communicators, support autonomy, and become a more welcoming communication partner. www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...

Preapproved for IAAP CAECs

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A11yNYC with Charlie Triplett: Every Jira Ticket Is Your Accessibility Policy.

Join me today!

Your accessibility gaps aren’t hiding. They’re sitting in your Jira backlog. Come learn how to read the patterns, fix the friction, and build a smarter workflow. www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...

Online and in-person (NYC). Captioned and ASL interpreter provided.

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#processimprovement #merylmots | Meryl Evans, CPACC I thought replacing a tiny CR2032 battery would take 30 seconds. Instead, I ended up wrestling with the packaging like it was trying to win. If you’ve opened one of these lately, you know the deal....

I bought a simple pack of batteries and somehow ended up writing a post about operations. Of course, a “quick task” turned into a case study. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

#ProcessImprovement #Accessibility

Screenshot of Equal Entry website dashboard with scores for different categories.

It took automation to catch an easy-to-miss accessibility issue fast. If you want to keep your site usable every day, not just on audit day, this breakdown shows why continuous monitoring matters. equalentry.com/accessibilit...

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#merylmots #operations | Meryl Evans, CPACC I’ve been active on LinkedIn for more than five years. Most of that time, I showed up consistently to share what I know about accessibility and disability inclusion. That work still matters deeply to...

In the last couple of months, I've stepped back. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

#SocialMedia #Accessibility

A11yNYC with Charlie Triplett: Every Jira Ticket Is Your Accessibility Policy.

Your Jira tickets are telling a story about your accessibility maturity -- whether you realize it or not. Join us Feb 3 to learn how to turn everyday workflow into real inclusion. Get the details and grab your spot. www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even... Preapproved for IAAP CAECs.

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Holy cow! Thank you for the hundreds of birthday wishes! They may seem small, but every message meant a lot. I appreciate every person who took a moment out of their day. The year didn’t start the… | Meryl Evans, CPACC | 35 comments Holy cow! Thank you for the hundreds of birthday wishes! They may seem small, but every message meant a lot. I appreciate every person who took a moment out of their day. The year didn’t start the way...

Holy cow! Thank you for the hundreds of birthday wishes! www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

I'll be managing the online group. Join me! #Accessibility #XR

#merylmots #accessibility | Meryl Evans, CPACC | 12 comments How many of you have two printers? One color and one plain one? Do you only use the color printer when you need a printout with colors? It turns out that we need to use both printers consistently. If...

When you see a wheelchair door -- press it. Make sure it works. And don't call anyone out for using it. Here's why. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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A11yNYC with Thomas Logan: XR Social Accessibility in Practice: Lessons from Meta Horizon Worlds.

RESCHEDULED to Jan 21!

Join A11yNYC Cofounder Thomas Logan of Equal Entry at A11yNYC for XR Social Accessibility in Practice: Lessons from Meta Horizon Worlds. Discover how to make immersive spaces inclusive. www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...

NYC + online at 7:30 PM ET.

#Accessibility #XR

Over the holidays, I baked my most‑requested cookies: chocolate mint. They always disappear fast. But this time, something was off ... I had accidentally used the wrong butter (unsalted instead of salted). One tiny ingredient mistake changed the entire outcome. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

A11yNYC with Thomas Logan: XR Social Accessibility in Practice: Lessons from Meta Horizon Worlds.

The metaverse isn’t complete until it’s accessible. Join Thomas Logan (Equal Entry) at XR Social Accessibility in Practice to explore how Quest features + Meta’s framework make XR inclusive. Save the date! www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...

#Accessibility #XR

Well this is good news for #a11y

Germany rejects Accessibility overlays for EAA compliance and says regulators won’t audit any website that uses an accessibility widget

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Lina sits on a stool in front of a laptop with a big screen to the side showing the presentation. Below is a smaller screen showing the ASL interpreter and captions.

Accessibility debt slows progress. Lina Trifon shows how dual‑track strategies + the W3C Maturity Model embed accessibility into everyday workflows. Watch/read the story: equalentry.com/accessibilit...

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WEBCAST JAN 12 - A11yNYC - XR Social Accessibility in Practice: Lessons from Meta Horizon Worlds - Thomas Logan - ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD LIVESTREAM | MEETUP | REAL TIME TEXT | ADD TO CALENDAR | PERMALINK On Tuesday January 12, 2026, at 7:30pm-8:30pm EST (00:30-01:30 UTC Jan 13), the Accessibility NYC Meetup (A11yNYC) hosts a meetup ‘XR...

WEBCAST JAN 12 - A11yNYC - XR Social Accessibility in Practice: Lessons from Meta Horizon Worlds - Thomas Logan @techthomas.bsky.social @meryl.bsky.social #A11yNYC #Accessibility #HorizonWorlds #a11y #Captioned isoc.live/19929

#merylmots #communication | Meryl Evans, CPACC Fonts aren’t just about looks. They shape how we process information. I’ve long preferred sans serif fonts when reading online. I don’t have a vision disability. Serif fonts are simply harder to...

Fonts influence comprehension. A recent move away from sans serif caught my eye ... and it should catch yours too. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

#Communication

Apple products are designed for every student. Accessibility features like Magnifier on Mac, Accessibility Reader, Braille Access, VoiceOver, Sound & Name Recognition, and Live Captions can improve… Accessibility | I’m Not Remarkable | Apple

Amazing video from Apple on how accessibility should be part of architecture. Always. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmFP...

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#accessibility #merylmots | Meryl Evans, CPACC I almost didn't post about today, which is International Day of People with Disabilities. Yes, disabled people live with disability every single day. Still, awareness days matter. They spark conversations...

I almost didn't post about today, which is International Day of People with Disabilities. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

It JUST came out!

#merylmots #video #podcast | Meryl Evans, CPACC Most people talk about inclusion. Dylan M. Rafaty actually works on it. That’s why I joined him on the Let’s Work Inclusively podcast. We name what’s broken and what needs fixing. We covered: -...

Most people talk about inclusion. Dylan M. Rafaty actually works on it.

That’s why I joined him on the Let’s Work Inclusively podcast. We name what’s broken and what needs fixing. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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#merylmots #ux #accessibility | Meryl Evans, CPACC The second edition of Inclusive Design for a Digital World is out. And it’s a powerful update. Reginé Gilbert has expanded the book with fresh insights, updated examples, and more voices from across...

Here's a must-have book for anyone working in digital accessibility -- INCLUDING marketing and communication pros who create digital content: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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#DigitalMarketing

Authenticators | Meryl Evans, CPACC Can we talk about authenticators? Because some of them are doing too much. Two-factor authentication is essential. It protects your accounts by requiring two things: - Something you know (like your password)....

Can we talk about authenticators? Because some of them are doing too much. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

#Security

#merylmots #ux #digitalmarketing | Meryl Evans, CPACC | 10 comments Dark mode shouldn’t mean "disappearing text." I opened the same email on desktop and mobile. Both are set to dark mode.  - On desktop: clean and readable.   - On mobile: the text melted into the...

Dark mode shouldn’t mean "disappearing text." www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#Marketing
#Communication

Shane and Chancey seated next to a monitor with a black dog seated next to Chancey.

Millions face barriers to reading due to print disabilities. The Andrew Heiskell Library flips the script. Access isn’t an afterthought. It’s the foundation. Learn how. equalentry.com/assistive-te...

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#merylmots #podcast #communication | Meryl Evans, CPACC 🎙️ What if every performance was a test of whether inclusion actually works? I had the privilege of joining Shanna Groves, M.Ed. in Deafinitely Talking for Episode Four: Performing Boldly with…

What if every performance was a test of whether inclusion actually works? www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

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To all who have served, thank you!

#VeteransDay