The story behind the work

Helping others has been the thread connecting my education, career, and work in accessibility. The goal is to help people with disabilities access information, pursue their goals, and participate more fully in their communities.

Disability is part of my own lived experience. That connection makes this work personal, but it also reinforces the importance of listening. No two people experience disability in exactly the same way. Meaningful advocacy starts with understanding the barriers people face and working alongside them to address those barriers.

The path into accessibility began with a student job in the disability services department at Columbia College. An interest in computer science became practical work producing braille, audio materials, and large print. Technology became a way to help students access their education.

By age 24, I had earned my master’s degree. That commitment to learning and hard work continued through teaching assistive technology at Santa Monica College and supporting accessibility across California’s community colleges. Those experiences brought together technical problem-solving, education, and direct work with people with disabilities.

Today, The Accessibility Guy carries that work forward through consulting, training, and practical resources. Thousands of people have participated in my trainings, and speaking engagements across the country provide opportunities to help others put accessibility into practice.

The YouTube channel has grown to 44,000 subscribers and nearly four million views, giving people practical guidance they can return to when they need it. The newly launched Accessibility Guy Podcast creates space for deeper conversations about disability, access, and the people doing this work.

Meeting Jon Fukuda and Maria Taylor, co-founders of Limina, opened a new chapter. Their work in human-centered design brought another perspective to a shared goal: helping organizations serve people better. Through Liminally Academy, we’re bringing that experience together with accessibility education, expanding self-paced courses and live training that help people build skills they can use every day.

Across these efforts, the people who need access remain the reason for doing the work. A document someone can read independently, a course they can participate in, or a process that respects their needs can make a meaningful difference.

This site is an invitation to connect with others who share a passion for helping people. Educators, advocates, creators, and people working to make their communities more inclusive all bring something valuable to that conversation.

If that sounds like you, I’d love to hear what you’re working on.