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Get insights from my experience at Microsoft and Disney, practical tips for implementing accessibility programs, and updates on speaking engagements and industry events.
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Accessible Gardening: Planning & Set-Up
Adapting the garden goes beyond tools; it also involves smart gardening practices and design choices. Here are some practical tips and inclusive gardening practices to help create an accessible garden space: These tips emphasize planning and working smarter, not harder in the garden. With thoughtful design and gardening habits, even individuals with significant physical challenges
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Accessible Gardening: Empowering Gardeners of All Abilities
Accessible gardening means creating or adjusting gardens and tools so that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy gardening. This inclusive approach is important because no one should miss out on the positive benefits that gardening provides. Gardening is well-known for its therapeutic effects from improving mental health and reducing stress to providing gentle
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Sharp & Accessibly Green
One of my greatest gardening results was a long hot pepper plant that I once planted and provide absolutely no care to that in the end produced beyond imagining. I took loads and loads of peppers into work to the delight of my coworkers and their families. Since then, I have not had anything grow
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Be Our Visitor
Know Before You Go… During my time working in Marketing at Walt Disney World, there were website areas that I deeply appreciated which involved providing essential information to two specific groups of visitors: families with babies and toddlers, and guests with allergies. These online resources were invaluable because they answered critical questions in advance, reducing
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The Importance of Inclusive Imagery
When we create presentations, choosing the right imagery is often top of mind as the idiom “a picture is worth a thousand words” still holds true and images offer strong support of the message we wish to convey. However, how often do we consider the inclusivity of these images? The World Health Organization states 16%
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Integrating Accessibility into Program Management
Accessibility isn’t a separate initiative—it’s a core component of effective program management. As a certified Scrum Master and Project Management Professional, I’ve seen how seamlessly accessibility can be woven into existing processes. Start by making accessibility a standard agenda item in planning meetings. Ensure your team understands who to contact for accommodation requests. Create clear,
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The Hidden Accessibility of Everyday Equipment
When we think about accessibility, we often overlook the small details that can make a massive difference. Did you know that most vendors now offer accessible versions of everyday equipment? From coffee makers with large, clear buttons to furniture designed with ergonomic considerations, these tools can dramatically improve workplace inclusivity. For organizations just starting their
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Accessibility Beyond Compliance
Many organizations view accessibility as a checkbox exercise, focusing solely on meeting minimum governmental requirements. But true accessibility is about creating environments that empower every individual, regardless of their abilities. Drawing from my experience at Microsoft and The Walt Disney Company, I’ve learned that accessibility is not just about following rules—it’s about creating inclusive spaces
Jennifer Sharp 