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2024 Year in Review

As 2024 wraps up, I’m reflecting on a year of travel, advocacy, and growth. Here are some highlights:

6d ago

A bronze sculpture of a devil holding a phone saying “I love Segovia” on the back” and looking at it. A brunette in a beige jacket is next to it looking it with an expression of a surprise. In the background are old houses.

6d ago

How a Deaf Consultant Can Help Your Business Grow Through Accessibility

Today is Small Business Saturday! 💼✨

Nov 30, 2024

Alt is in the end of the post

Nov 30, 2024

Why Asking for Accessibility “Tips” is Useless (and Even Harmful)

Accessibility isn’t about checklists or “quick tips” — it’s about strategy, foresight, and a commitment to truly understanding the needs…

Nov 6, 2024

Nov 6, 2024

Silent Majority — Addressing the Overlooked Needs of Non-Signing Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

When many people think of the deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) community, they often picture individuals using sign language, particularly…

Sep 23, 2024

9 wooden letter blocks against gray background. First two alternate between “in” and”ex” and last 2 show “clusion.”

Sep 23, 2024

Beyond Compliance: Elevating Accessibility for Disabled Customers

As we mark the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, it’s essential to reflect on our progress and the…

Jul 26, 2024

Three people in business attire smiling and holding their phones and looking at others’ phones.

Jul 26, 2024

Captions vs Subtitles

Many people use captions and subtitles interchangeably and think they are the same thing. They are not. They serve different purposes.

Jun 11, 2024

Jun 11, 2024

Please use a microphone for accessibility

Attending various events without a microphone has been a significant challenge for me as a deaf person. It’s critical to ensure…

Jun 10, 2024

Please use a microphone for accessibility.

Jun 10, 2024

Northern Lights, Color Perception, and Accessibility

Last Friday, May 10, the skies over New York State put on an unexpected show: the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis. This phenomenon is…

May 17, 2024

Pink hues on a night sky with a few clouds above a tree, a chimney, and a house roof.

May 17, 2024

Riding the Waves of Accessibility — Lessons from Scotland’s Kelpies

🐴 Today is National Horse Day.

Dec 13, 2023

A brunette in a blue coat standing in front of two large metallic horse heads and smiling at camera on a sunny day.

Dec 13, 2023

Strategic Lessons from Beating a Chess Bot: How Accessibility Strategy Relates to Business Success

Cannot believe I beat a bot at chess last night! I haven’t played chess for a long time, and today was my first time in a while. I thought…

Sep 14, 2023

Strategic Lessons from Beating a Chess Bot: How Accessibility Strategy Relates to Business Success

Sep 14, 2023

Svetlana Kouznetsova

Svetlana Kouznetsova

B2B consultant, speaker, author: Accessibility strategy for web, media, events: https://about.me/SvetlanaKouznetsova TEDx Talk: https://bit.ly/TEDxTalkCaptions

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