M-Enabling Summit

Dark blue backdrop with a multicolored globe behind a white quotation mark and a white text box with text, [The M-Enabling Summit is] a great forum for accessibility newcomers and veterans to share best practices, learn and make new connections. Below is Hale Pulsifer's headshot and title, Hale Pulsifer, VP Customer Inclusion, Disability Community - Fidelity Investments. At the top right is a circular M-Enabling Summit logo.

At #mEnabling26, leaders are coming together to advance inclusive innovation.

Save the date and join us there!

About the Summit: https://shorturl.at/j4eo7 
Speaker submission forms: https://shorturl.at/Iw9q7 
M-Enabling Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/rcPZJ

#GlobalAccessibility

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2026 M-Enabling Summit: Save The Date

The 2026 Summit convenes experts to shape the future of digital accessibility & inclusive user experiences.

Learn about M-Enabling: https://shorturl.at/j4eo7
Submit speaker proposals: https://shorturl.at/Iw9q7

#mEnabling26 #GlobalAccessibility

Dark blue backdrop with decorative swooshes and multi-colored interconnected globe behind text box with text, Support the 2026 M-Enabling Summit as a sponsor or exhibitor. At the bottom is the round M-Enabling Summit Logo.

M-Enabling Sponsor Highlight: Crawford Technologies will host a webinar covering document accessibility & customer experience. Register now: https://shorturl.at/vCxxf

As a reminder, sponsor/exhibitor applications for #mEnabling26 are open: https://shorturl.at/erjR8

#mEnabling26

At #mEnabling26, leaders from government, industry, education, and technology come together to exchange ideas, build strategy & accelerate innovation.

What keeps you coming back or inspires you to attend?

Learn more & save the date: https://shorturl.at/j4eo7 #GlobalAccessibility

An M-Enabling Summit logo banner atop a speaker sitting on stage at the 2025 M-Enabling Summit. Around them is text, Call For Speakers Now Open! Proposal submission deadline: March 30th. Expertise Areas: Accessibility, Compliance, Digital Health, Higher Education, Mobile Accessibility, UX & More. Presentations | Panels | Workshops | Poster Sessions. At the bottom is a white banner with text and logos of G3ict (Organizer) and IAAP (Co-Host).

The M-Enabling Summit 2026 invites accessibility leaders, technologists, policymakers, advocates, researchers, and industry experts to help shape this year’s global program.

Learn more & submit your proposal by 30 March: https://shorturl.at/IPq6y

#mEnabling26 #GlobalAccessibility

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Now accepting applications for sponsors & exhibitors to support #mEnabling26, taking place October 5–7 in Arlington, Virginia.

Explore sponsorship, exhibit & advertising: https://shorturl.at/LYaaf
Submit your application: https://shorturl.at/uSijT

#mEnabling26 #GlobalAccessibility

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Mark Your Calendars For The M-Enabling Summit

Join us for #mEnabling26 as we convene tech leaders, government officials, corporate executives & more to explore the future of digital accessibility.

Learn about the M-Enabling Summit: https://shorturl.at/j4eo7
#GlobalAccessibility

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Call for Speakers Now Open For #mEnabling26

Submissions are welcome from professionals across accessibility, technology, inclusion, government, industry, academia, and advocacy.

Submit your proposal today by 30 March 2026: https://shorturl.at/IPq6y
#GlobalAccessibility

Nelnet Demo Theater Snippet | M-Enabling Summit How can organizations tackle accessibility debt before it becomes a mountain? At the 2025 M-Enabling Summit Demo Theater, Nelnet Digital Accessibility Services introduced a practical model for scaling accessibility programs: ATaaS (Accessibility Team as a Service). In this demo, Marc Lind highlights: 1. The common challenges new and mature accessibility teams face — from unclear ownership to limited budget and training 2. How technical and design debt builds over time, especially after audits reveal hundreds of issues 3. Why a structured, service-based accessibility model can help organizations move from reactive fixes to sustainable, organization-wide impact From evolving regulations to expanding accessibility beyond a single team, the session underscores a key reality: without a clear strategy, accessibility debt continues to grow. The Demo Theater is a featured part of the M-Enabling Summit, bringing accessibility technology and services to life through short, live demonstrations of solutions that help organizations build more inclusive digital experiences. Want additional ways to get engaged with M-Enabling? 1. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/dDi6M 2. Submit your speaker proposals for M-Enabling 2026: https://shorturl.at/E0r8z 3. Explore the interviews from the M-Enabling Summit: https://shorturl.at/QalZb #mEnabling25 #GlobalAccessibility #DigitalAccessibility #AccessibilityStrategy #AccessibilityMatters Nelnet

How can organizations tackle accessibility debt before it becomes a mountain?

During the #mEnabling25 Demo Theater, @nelnet.bsky.social  introduced a practical model for scaling accessibility programs: ATaaS.

Check out the snippet: https://shorturl.at/GdnhJ

#mEnabling25 #GlobalAccessibility

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The M-Enabling Summit Is Powered By The Attendees

Thank you to all of the professionals who joined us in person or virtually, and helped make the Summit so dynamic and inspiring. 

If you attended #mEnabling25, be sure to share your highlights!

#a11y

M-Enabling Summit Interview (Featuring Michael Bervell) | M-Enabling Summit Growing Accessibility by Investing in People At the 2025 M-Enabling Summit, we were thrilled to chat with Michael Bervell, Founder & CEO at TestParty, whose commitment to accessibility extends beyond products and into building the next generation of leaders. Our conversation with Michael highlights a core recurring theme from the M-Enabling Summit: we accelerate progress by sharing learning, encouraging curiosity, and prioritizing community. At M-Enabling, professionals naturally engage in candid exchanges with peers, and spontaneous discussions advance accessibility topics. For Founders and CEOs like Michael, M-Enabling offers business leaders a place to listen, exchange ideas, and build trust across sectors. The Summit is a reminder that collaboration, long-term partnerships, and an openness to learn drives sustainable accessibility progress. We were proud to have TestParty sponsor the 2025 M-Enabling Student Ambassadors program, ensuring that students could access the Summit and have a seat at the table to learn and participate fully in the global accessibility conversation. By removing barriers to access, Michael and his team at TestParty helped create opportunities for young professionals to engage directly with leaders, ideas, and real-world practice. Thank you to TestParty and Michael Bervell for investing in people and helping shape a more accessible future. Learn how your company can become the Student Disability Ambassador sponsor for the 2026 M-Enabling Summit by visiting: https://shorturl.at/c3Dmk #GlobalAccessibility #mEnabling25 #NextGenAccessibility #AccessibilityLeadership #a11y #FutureOfAccessibility

At #mEnabling25 we spoke with Michael Bervell, who shared how accessibility is driven by learning, dialogue & leadership.

Thank you, TestParty sponsoring the Student Ambassadors at the Summit so they could get engaged!

Full interview: https://shorturl.at/zUq75 #a11y

New University of Utah Research Program to Explore the Accessibility Potential of Meta Neural Band Meta Neural Band lets people control their Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses using simple and intuitive hand gestures — and it may open up new possibilities for more inclusive human-computer interaction (HCI) for people with a wide range of neuromotor abilities.

A recent Meta blog highlights accessibility research underway at the @utah.edu, examining how Meta Neural Band and surface EMG technology can expand how people interact with digital tools for persons with disabilities.

Learn more at the Meta blog: https://shorturl.at/uYtMc

#a11y

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Peter Korn, Larry Goldberg, and Alan Brightman sitting in front of a M-nabling backdrop with the G3ict and IAAP logos. At the bottom right is an M-Enabling Summit circular icon logo.

Larry Goldberg, Alan Brightman, and Lawrence Carter-Long sitting in front of a M-nabling backdrop with the G3ict and IAAP logos. At the bottom right is an M-Enabling Summit circular icon logo.

Alan Brightman and Lawrence Carter-Long sitting in front of a M-nabling backdrop with the G3ict and IAAP logos. At the bottom right is an M-Enabling Summit circular icon logo.

Memorable moments from #mEnabling25: The debut of the "For The Rest Of Us" podcast!

Thank you to the speakers, guests & attendees for engaging and participating!

Sponsor: 3Play Media

On-demand M-Enabling recordings: https://shorturl.at/BnVFw

#GlobalAccessibility #mEnabling25

The eight hallmarks of a successful accessibility program – Evinced September 24, 2025•4 min readThe eight hallmarks of a successful accessibility programQuintin Balsdon, Technology Advocate, Opens in new tabQuintin BalsdonTechnology AdvocateAccessibility Here at Evinced, we are often asked how to build a successful digital accessibility program. While every compa...

#mEnabling sponsor Evinced shares 8 hallmarks of accessibility programs that hold up in real-world environments, offering guidance for teams to shape around their tools, timelines & culture.

Explore how to create scalable accessibility programs: https://shorturl.at/PlODF #a11y

M-Enabling Summit Student Ambassador Interview (Featuring Anmol Mishra) | M-Enabling Summit Designing for Communication, Access, and the Future At the 2025 M-Enabling Summit, we were excited to connect with Anmol Mishra, a 2025 M-Enabling Student Ambassador and graduate student in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Maryland, whose work reflects the next generation of accessibility leadership. As an international student from India, Anmol brings a strong background in interaction design and scalable systems, paired with a deep focus on communication access and inclusive technology. His academic and professional journey centers on ensuring people have accessible communication to express themselves authentically - highlighting the human impact behind accessible design. At the 2025 M-Enabling Summit, Anmol engaged with global accessibility leaders, explored how emerging technologies like AI and AAC can be applied responsibly, and reflected on how accessibility must be approached as both a design practice and a long-term strategy. His experience at the Summit emphasizes the role education, mentorship, and global collaboration play in shaping inclusive digital futures as accessibility grows globally. We were proud to have Anmol and other student ambassadors present at M-Enabling because it shows how young professionals are intentionally choosing accessibility as both a career path and a responsibility to bring fresh perspectives that help advance accessibility. Thank you to TestParty and Michael Bervell for sponsoring the 2025 Student Ambassadors, and to Stephane Leblois, CPACC, for leading these conversations and helping elevate student voices within the global accessibility community. Follow M-Enabling Summit and IAAP - International Association of Accessibility Professionals to learn how students and young professionals can get involved to shape a more accessible world. Additional ways to learn and get engaged with M-Enabling: 1. Explore more interviews from the M-Enabling Summit now: https://shorturl.at/QalZb 2. Access the M-Enabling recordings, on-demand: https://shorturl.at/BnVFw #GlobalAccessibility #mEnabling25 #NextGenAccessibility #a11y #AccessibilityLeadership #FutureOfAccessibility

At #mEnabling25, we connected with Anmol Mishra, a Student Ambassador.

Anmol’s work centers on communication access, AAC, and inclusive tech—highlighting the human impact behind accessible design.

Check out the interview: https://shorturl.at/xVXkI

#GlobalAccessibility

Crawford Technologies Demo Theater Snippet | M-Enabling Summit It’s Possible to Scale Document Accessibility With the Right Tools During the 2025 M-Enabling Summit Demo Theater, Crawford Technologies showcased how automation can simplify one of the most persistent accessibility challenges by making documents accessible at scale. In this fast-paced demo, Ernie Crawford, President & CEO, and Ligia Mora, Sr. Product Manager, highlight: 1. Why accessible PDFs remain critical to enterprise and government workflows 2. How purpose-built, automated remediation removes complexity from document accessibility 3. The power of tools like AccessibilityNow Remediate to quickly scan, tag, and transform documents for accessibility Last year, we were thrilled to bring together the Demo Theater and feature amazing companies that are helping to advance accessibility through innovative products and services, bringing accessibility technology to life with short, live demonstrations of tools that transform digital documents, workflows, and user experiences. Although this is just a snippet, you can access the full Demo Theater session - in addition to other sessions - available on-demand for both attendees and non-attendees. Access the event recordings and explore the innovations shaping a more inclusive digital future by visiting: https://shorturl.at/BnVFw #mEnabling25 #DigitalAccessibility #DocumentAccessibility #AccessiblePDFs #a11y #AccessibleTech

At the #mEnabling25 Demo Theater, Crawford Technologies showcased how automation can make documents accessible at scale.

In this demo, they share:
Why accessible PDFs are critical
How automation removes complexity
& more

Access the snippet: https://shorturl.at/UqxFU
#a11y

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On-Demand Recordings Still Available for #mEnabling25 

Revisit key moments & sessions by accessing the library to learn at your own pace. 

All sessions are pre-approved for @iaaporg.bsky.social Education Credits.

Explore recordings: https://shorturl.at/7JsU0

#ProfessionalDevelopment

M-Enabling Summit Interview (Featuring Derick Omari, CPACC) | M-Enabling Summit “Think accessibility and prioritize accessibility.” At the 2025 M-Enabling Summit, we connected with first-time attendee Derick Omari, CPACC - an IAAP - International Association of Accessibility Professionals member and an accessibility professional supporting inclusion and belonging at The World Bank. Derick’s reflections highlight how attending M-Enabling in person can make a large impact. Surrounded by accessibility professionals from around the world, learning becomes more human, more collaborative, and more actionable. For Derick, the in-person experience created space to learn, connect, reflect, and grow alongside others committed to advancing accessibility. We’re proud that M-Enabling continues to be a place where first-time attendees and seasoned leaders come together to connect strategy with purpose, align values with action, and strengthen the collective impact of accessibility worldwide. If you attended the 2025 M-Enabling Summit in person, what was your favorite moment or session? Additional ways to learn and get engaged: 1. Explore more interviews from the M-Enabling Summit now: https://shorturl.at/QalZb 2. Access the M-Enabling recordings, on-demand: https://shorturl.at/BnVFw #mEnabling25 #GlobalAccessibility #AccessibilityLeadership #InclusiveWorkplaces #a11y

At #mEnabling25, we connected with first-time attendee Derick Omari, CPACC - an @iaaporg.bsky.social member and accessibility professional supporting inclusion and belonging at The World Bank.

Check out the interview now: https://shorturl.at/DMhlS
 
#GlobalAccessibility #a11y

Lauren Lobrano on stage at the M-Enabling Summit speaking to a large crowd with a projector behind her and an ASL interpreter to theleft of her.

Maxine Wiliams stands on stage at the 2025 M-Enabling Summit behind a podium as she speaks to a crowd.

Heather Dowdy stands on stage at the 2025 M-Enabling Summit in front of a crowd with a projector behind her displaying CART.

Diego Mariscal sits in his mobility scooter on stage at the 2025 M-Enabling Summit in front of a crowd.

Thank You to the Speakers Who Made The 2025 M-Enabling Summit Memorable

Whether you attended in-person or virtually, be sure to share your favorite session from #mEnabling25!

Access to post-show recordings by visiting: https://shorturl.at/qakJc

#AccessibilityLeadership #a11y

State of Digital Accessibility Report | 2025-2026 Discover how more than 1,600 professionals are scaling digital accessibility with AI and leadership support. Explore our annual market research report.

#mEnabling25 Gold Sponsor, Level Access, has been a contributor to advancing a11y across sectors. The research, supported by @g3ict.bsky.social & @iaaporg.bsky.social, brings insight into how orgs bring accessibility into strategy, design & innovation.

Explore the report:

M-Enabling Summit Student Ambassador Interview (Featuring Annisa Yudiani) | M-Enabling Summit Global Accessibility, Powered By The Next Generation At the 2025 M-Enabling Summit, we were proud to welcome and talk with Annisa Permata Yudiani, a 2025 M-Enabling Student Ambassador from the University of Michigan, whose journey reflects the truly global nature of accessibility leadership. Originally from Indonesia and studying human-computer interaction in the U.S., Annisa represents a growing wave of young professionals who are choosing to embed a mission of accessibility within their career path. Inspired to attend M-Enabling by Indonesian accessibility advocate and pioneer Rahma U., Annisa joined the Student Ambassador Program to learn from global leaders and bring that knowledge back to strengthen accessibility efforts in her home country. Her experience reinforces what M-Enabling continues to show year after year: accessibility progress accelerates when emerging leaders are given access, mentorship, and a global platform. We’re proud that students and early-career professionals are playing an active role in shaping the future of inclusive technology, policy, and practice. Now in its second year, we are thrilled that a growing number of students are embracing accessibility and leaning into accessibility-focused careers globally. Thank you to TestParty and Michael Bervell for sponsoring the 2025 Student Ambassadors! We also want to thank Stephane Leblois, MA for leading these conversations and helping amplify student voices within the global accessibility community. Interested in accessibility or inclusive technology? Follow M-Enabling Summit and IAAP - International Association of Accessibility Professionals to learn how students and young professionals can get involved to shape a more accessible world. #GlobalAccessibility #mEnabling25 #NextGenAccessibility #InclusiveInnovation #a11y #AccessibilityLeadership #FutureOfAccessibility

At the 2025 M-Enabling Summit, we were proud to interview Annisa, a 2025 M-Enabling Student Ambassador from the University of Michigan, whose journey reflects the truly global nature of accessibility leadership.

Check out the interview: https://shorturl.at/fb4dL #mEnabling25 #a11y

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Access the On-Demand 2025 M-Enabling Summit Recordings

Continue your learning by exploring the ideas, topics, & conversations shaping accessible technology from the M-Enabling Summit.

Sessions are pre-approved for @iaaporg.bsky.social Education Credits.

Recordings: https://shorturl.at/7JsU0

M-Enabling Summit 2025 Attendee Interviews | Lisa Catino The 2025 M-Enabling Summit connects with Lisa Catino, Digital Academic Designer - McGraw Hill, to get their thoughts and perspective on the M-Enabling Summit...

At the M-Enabling Summit, our convo with Lisa Catino focused on how progress in accessibility depends on questioning existing structures to design for diverse experiences.

Explore #mEnabling25 interviews: https://shorturl.at/QalZb
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Tomer Aharoni — Co-Founder of Nagish - ABILITY Magazine Nagish App for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing When Tomer Aharoni first arrived in New York from Israel, he didn’t expect to stay—let alone start a company that would reshape communication for people with hearing loss. But what began as a side project during his time at Columbia University…

The Nagish CEO was featured in @abilitymagazine.bsky.social for his leadership in accessible communication. As an M-Enabling 2024 speaker, he shared how AI-driven innovation drives independence for Deaf & hard-of-hearing communities.

https://shorturl.at/BK8uY

#AIForGood #DisabilityLeadership

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Explore the 2025 M-Enabling Summit recordings on demand & access 50+ sessions!

Attendees gain 3-month access with their registration, while non-attendees can purchase access until Feb. 1.

Every session is approved for @iaaporg.bsky.social Education Credits.

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A collage of professionals, advocates, and thought leaders who attended the 2025 M-Enabling Summit in front of a white background with a white border around them. Below is a white banner with text, December 3, 2025. This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we champion the full inclusion and equal rights of persons with disabilities as essential to a just and accessible world. On the bottom right are the G3ict, IAAP, and M-Enabling Summit logos.

Recognizing IDPD, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing the rights & dignity of persons with disabilities.

We're grateful for our community who work to remove barriers & promote a11y across digital, physical & built spaces.

Thank you for being part of our global movement!

M-Enabling Summit 2025 Attendee Interviews | Jonathan Thurston The 2025 M-Enabling Summit connects with Jonathan Thurston, CEO - Infinite Access & G3ict Fellow get their thoughts and perspective on the M-Enabling Summit....

“Accessibility is about freedom.”

At #mEnabling25, Jonathan Thurston shared how the future of accessibility is based on choice, community & tech shaped by lived experience.

Access Summit interviews: https://shorturl.at/QalZb
Check out Jonathan's interview:

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Missed #mEnabling25 or want to revisit your favorite sessions?

Over 50 on-demand recordings are now available, including plenaries, breakouts & more!

Available through Feb 1, 2026 & pre-approved for @iaaporg.bsky.social credits!

Access the recordings now: https://shorturl.at/BnVFw

#Accessibility

M-Enabling Summit 2025 Attendee Interviews | Dustin Giannelli The 2025 M-Enabling Summit connects with Dustin Giannelli, CEO & Founder, Keynote Speaker - HearsDustin.com , to get their thoughts and perspective on the M...

Together, we go far.

#mEnabling25 welcomed our first-ever MC, Dustin Giannelli. His interview emphasizes M-Enabling essence: a shared purpose & community driving accessibility.

Access the interviews: https://shorturl.at/QalZb
Check out Dustin's interview:

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50+ #mEnabling25 recordings are now available, featuring main plenary sessions, breakout sessions & more!

Attendees will receive an email with login details.
Non-attendees: Recordings can be purchased through Feb. 1, 2026.

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