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Meryl Evans, CPACC
@meryl.bsky.social
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I support organizations in their efforts to ramp up disability inclusion and accessibility. Book to speak or work with me info@meryl.net. Deaf 🦻 Professional & TEDx speaker & trainer. #Accessibility consultant.
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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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Screenshot of Equal Entry website dashboard with scores for different categories.
January 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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In the last couple of months, I've stepped back. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

#SocialMedia #Accessibility
#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...
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January 28, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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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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A11yNYC with Charlie Triplett: Every Jira Ticket Is Your Accessibility Policy.
January 23, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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Holy cow! Thank you for the hundreds of birthday wishes! www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...
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...
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January 22, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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I'll be managing the online group. Join me! #Accessibility #XR
techthomas.bsky.social Thomas Logan @techthomas.bsky.social · 13d
Fixing accessibility one issue at a time wastes resources. Lina Trifon shows how dual‑track strategies + the W3C Maturity Model embed accessibility into everyday workflows. Read/watch: equalentry.com/accessibilit...

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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.
January 21, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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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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#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...
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January 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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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
A11yNYC with Thomas Logan: XR Social Accessibility in Practice: Lessons from Meta Horizon Worlds.
January 12, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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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/...
January 9, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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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
A11yNYC with Thomas Logan: XR Social Accessibility in Practice: Lessons from Meta Horizon Worlds.
December 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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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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Germany rejects Accessibility overlays for EAA compliance
Regulators won’t audit any website that uses an accessibility widget
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December 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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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...

#Accessibility
#Video
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.
December 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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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
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...
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December 9, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Fonts influence comprehension. A recent move away from sans serif caught my eye ... and it should catch yours too. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

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#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...
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December 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Amazing video from Apple on how accessibility should be part of architecture. Always. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmFP...

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Accessibility | I’m Not Remarkable | Apple
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…
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December 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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I almost didn't post about today, which is International Day of People with Disabilities. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...
#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...
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December 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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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 #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: -...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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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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#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...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Can we talk about authenticators? Because some of them are doing too much. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

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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)....
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November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Dark mode shouldn’t mean "disappearing text." www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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#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...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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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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Shane and Chancey seated next to a monitor with a black dog seated next to Chancey.
November 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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What if every performance was a test of whether inclusion actually works? www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

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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…
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November 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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To all who have served, thank you!

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November 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Doh! Colorful isn’t always better ... even with good intentions. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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#merylmots #accessibility #tv | Meryl Evans, CPACC
Doh! Colorful isn’t always better ... even with good intentions. Netflix just rolled out color-coded subtitles for its new multilingual series "Physical: Asia" to help viewers distinguish between languages....
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November 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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I shared Carrie-Ann Lightley’s amazing video of an accessible revolving door.

The post received a lot of cheers. But it also revealed ignorance. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

#Education
#merylmots #ux #accessibility | Meryl Evans, CPACC | 10 comments
I shared Carrie-Ann Lightley’s amazing video of an accessible revolving door. The post received a lot of cheers. But it also revealed ignorance. This is why we need education and systemic changes. Training...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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We know retrofitting can take a bit of work. But older buildings can't help existing long before a lot of accessibility did. Hence, they have extra challenges. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

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#accessibility #merylmots | Meryl Evans, CPACC
WOW! I've NEVER seen this before! Thanks to Carrie-Ann Lightley for sharing this. Robin Davidson for telling me about this! We know retrofitting can take a bit of work. But older buildings can't help...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM