Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC
@matissenelis.com
Pronouns: She/Her
Award-winning accessible comms and marketing consultant
Sought-after trainer and speaker
Principal of Matisse Nelis Consulting (matissenelis.com)
Founder of PR & Lattes
Award-winning accessible comms and marketing consultant
Sought-after trainer and speaker
Principal of Matisse Nelis Consulting (matissenelis.com)
Founder of PR & Lattes
Spending the night studying for my CMP exam and answering my APR questions. And while I'm stressing over both, I feel amazing knowing I'm getting the opportunity to earn both this year.
#PublicRelations #APR #CMP
#PublicRelations #APR #CMP
June 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Spending the night studying for my CMP exam and answering my APR questions. And while I'm stressing over both, I feel amazing knowing I'm getting the opportunity to earn both this year.
#PublicRelations #APR #CMP
#PublicRelations #APR #CMP
I'm excited to present at Tuesday's 9th Annual Marketing & Communications for Post Secondary Conference!
I'm really looking forward to sharing my knowledge during my session, "Making accessibility a cornerstone of post-secondary communications."
summersdirect.com/conferences/...
#a11y
I'm really looking forward to sharing my knowledge during my session, "Making accessibility a cornerstone of post-secondary communications."
summersdirect.com/conferences/...
#a11y
9th Annual Marketing & Communications for Post Secondary Conference - SummersDirect Inc.
In Person & Online 9th Annual Marketing & Communications for Post Secondary Conference Register for in Person Register for Online REGISTER TODAY! Program Speakers Workshops Sponsors Presented by Swans...
summersdirect.com
May 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I'm excited to present at Tuesday's 9th Annual Marketing & Communications for Post Secondary Conference!
I'm really looking forward to sharing my knowledge during my session, "Making accessibility a cornerstone of post-secondary communications."
summersdirect.com/conferences/...
#a11y
I'm really looking forward to sharing my knowledge during my session, "Making accessibility a cornerstone of post-secondary communications."
summersdirect.com/conferences/...
#a11y
I just published a new blog, and this one’s been sitting with me for a while.
It’s about performative accessibility: what it looks like, how it shows up in our work, and why saying things like “we’ll make a few exceptions” is more harmful than most people realize.
matissenelis.com/the-problem-...
It’s about performative accessibility: what it looks like, how it shows up in our work, and why saying things like “we’ll make a few exceptions” is more harmful than most people realize.
matissenelis.com/the-problem-...
The Problem When Digital Accessibility Is Just for Show - Matisse Nelis
Scrolling through most corporate websites, you’ll probably find some version of an inclusion statement. Maybe it’s on the About page or as a banner during National AccessAbility Week. It likely says t...
matissenelis.com
May 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I just published a new blog, and this one’s been sitting with me for a while.
It’s about performative accessibility: what it looks like, how it shows up in our work, and why saying things like “we’ll make a few exceptions” is more harmful than most people realize.
matissenelis.com/the-problem-...
It’s about performative accessibility: what it looks like, how it shows up in our work, and why saying things like “we’ll make a few exceptions” is more harmful than most people realize.
matissenelis.com/the-problem-...
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If you're looking to make your content and communications more accessible, I have resources to help! This page has links to accessibility guidance, reports, resources and you can also pre-order my and @matissenelis.com book lisariemers.com/index.php/20... #Accessibility #A11y #ContentDesign #Comms
May 15, 2025 at 9:36 AM
If you're looking to make your content and communications more accessible, I have resources to help! This page has links to accessibility guidance, reports, resources and you can also pre-order my and @matissenelis.com book lisariemers.com/index.php/20... #Accessibility #A11y #ContentDesign #Comms
That feeling when a company starts using accessibility best practices after you've trained them? Chef's kiss!
May 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
That feeling when a company starts using accessibility best practices after you've trained them? Chef's kiss!
Dark mode all the way for me! Love this article by @smashingmagazine.com about dark mode design that includes all users with accessibility in mind: www.smashingmagazine.com/2025/04/incl...
Inclusive Dark Mode: Designing Accessible Dark Themes For All Users — Smashing Magazine
Dark mode isn’t just a trendy aesthetic. It’s a gateway to more inclusive digital experiences, but only if designed thoughtfully. Discover how to craft dark modes that don’t just look good but work fo...
www.smashingmagazine.com
May 1, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I really need to do better at posting on here...
April 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I really need to do better at posting on here...
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Just a not-so-friendly reminder that Delta, Southwest, JetBlue, American, and United really don't give a shit about folks who use wheelchairs or mobility aids.
Airlines sue to overturn rule against breaking wheelchairs
Major carriers are trying to overturn a Biden-era policy that ended decades of mistreatment.
www.motherjones.com
March 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Just a not-so-friendly reminder that Delta, Southwest, JetBlue, American, and United really don't give a shit about folks who use wheelchairs or mobility aids.
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Many struggle with writing alt text for charts and other other data visualizations. Amy Cesal's "Writing Alt Text for Data Visualization" hammers home the importance of explaining the chart type, the type of data, and the reason for the chart.
medium.com/nightingale/...
medium.com/nightingale/...
Writing Alt Text for Data Visualization
How do you write text that conveys the whole meaning of a visualization? You probably can’t. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t try
medium.com
March 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Many struggle with writing alt text for charts and other other data visualizations. Amy Cesal's "Writing Alt Text for Data Visualization" hammers home the importance of explaining the chart type, the type of data, and the reason for the chart.
medium.com/nightingale/...
medium.com/nightingale/...
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One of my favourite things about being an entrepreneur is working on incredibly cool projects and getting excited to launch them.
I can't wait for Monday!
I can't wait for Monday!
February 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
One of my favourite things about being an entrepreneur is working on incredibly cool projects and getting excited to launch them.
I can't wait for Monday!
I can't wait for Monday!
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This is amazing. Good luck Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre and Harvest Manitoba.
February 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This is amazing. Good luck Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre and Harvest Manitoba.
I can't explain my excitement in seeing mine and @lisariemers.bsky.social's book available for pre-order at Indigo in Oshawa, Ont.
February 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I can't explain my excitement in seeing mine and @lisariemers.bsky.social's book available for pre-order at Indigo in Oshawa, Ont.
Thank you, CPRS Toronto, for giving me the opportunity to write about why professional communicators and PR practitioners need to act now regarding the AODA.
You can read the full article on their website: cprstoronto.com/2025/02/18/t...
#AODA #PublicRelations #Communications #PR
You can read the full article on their website: cprstoronto.com/2025/02/18/t...
#AODA #PublicRelations #Communications #PR
The AODA and PR: Why Communicators Must Act Now
Accessibility is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’. It’s officially a legal obligation. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is reshaping how organizations communicate, ensuring th…
cprstoronto.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Thank you, CPRS Toronto, for giving me the opportunity to write about why professional communicators and PR practitioners need to act now regarding the AODA.
You can read the full article on their website: cprstoronto.com/2025/02/18/t...
#AODA #PublicRelations #Communications #PR
You can read the full article on their website: cprstoronto.com/2025/02/18/t...
#AODA #PublicRelations #Communications #PR
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Deafblind people and allies protested outside the San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind today. #Deafblind people explain what’s wrong with the Lighthouse in this new video, which includes ASL, audio, captions & a descriptive transcript.
#DecertifyLighthouseNow
youtu.be/kDM0i7qOjnM
#DecertifyLighthouseNow
youtu.be/kDM0i7qOjnM
DeafBlind Testimonies
YouTube video by Decertify LightHouse Now
youtu.be
February 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Deafblind people and allies protested outside the San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind today. #Deafblind people explain what’s wrong with the Lighthouse in this new video, which includes ASL, audio, captions & a descriptive transcript.
#DecertifyLighthouseNow
youtu.be/kDM0i7qOjnM
#DecertifyLighthouseNow
youtu.be/kDM0i7qOjnM
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How to write alt text and image descriptions for the visually impaired, courtesy of Veronica at Veronica With Four Eyes (@veron4ica.com)!
Make sure to read the extremely informative and resource-packed post too:
veroniiiica.com/how-to-write...
Make sure to read the extremely informative and resource-packed post too:
veroniiiica.com/how-to-write...
February 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
How to write alt text and image descriptions for the visually impaired, courtesy of Veronica at Veronica With Four Eyes (@veron4ica.com)!
Make sure to read the extremely informative and resource-packed post too:
veroniiiica.com/how-to-write...
Make sure to read the extremely informative and resource-packed post too:
veroniiiica.com/how-to-write...
Woot! The second issue of my new newsletter, Beyond the Message, is finished and scheduled. I can't wait for it to go live on Monday morning.
Want to sign up? Visit my website: matissenelis.com/subscribe
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February 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Woot! The second issue of my new newsletter, Beyond the Message, is finished and scheduled. I can't wait for it to go live on Monday morning.
Want to sign up? Visit my website: matissenelis.com/subscribe
Want to sign up? Visit my website: matissenelis.com/subscribe
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It is frankly disgusting that anyone—let alone the Commander-in-Chief—would blame DEI for a tragedy that we do not have all the facts on yet.
We do not know what caused the mid-air collision. It's being investigated. The loss of life is tragic. That's all leadership should be saying right now.
We do not know what caused the mid-air collision. It's being investigated. The loss of life is tragic. That's all leadership should be saying right now.
Trump responds to Washington plane crash with racist, ableist diatribe
The president used the tragedy, which killed 67, to deliver a bigoted and self-promoting tirade about DEI.
www.motherjones.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It is frankly disgusting that anyone—let alone the Commander-in-Chief—would blame DEI for a tragedy that we do not have all the facts on yet.
We do not know what caused the mid-air collision. It's being investigated. The loss of life is tragic. That's all leadership should be saying right now.
We do not know what caused the mid-air collision. It's being investigated. The loss of life is tragic. That's all leadership should be saying right now.
Reposted by Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC
Next week we’re hosting a free session where we will be having candid conversations about how to lead in times of disruption: a-leader-like-me.kit.com/leadingthrou...
When: Friday 31 January
Times: 9.00am EST | 2.00pm GMT | 3.00pm CET
Where: Zoom
When: Friday 31 January
Times: 9.00am EST | 2.00pm GMT | 3.00pm CET
Where: Zoom
January 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Next week we’re hosting a free session where we will be having candid conversations about how to lead in times of disruption: a-leader-like-me.kit.com/leadingthrou...
When: Friday 31 January
Times: 9.00am EST | 2.00pm GMT | 3.00pm CET
Where: Zoom
When: Friday 31 January
Times: 9.00am EST | 2.00pm GMT | 3.00pm CET
Where: Zoom
Happy Sunday! Today's filled with marking, writing and being creative.
But first, a delicious mocha from Good Earth!
But first, a delicious mocha from Good Earth!
January 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Happy Sunday! Today's filled with marking, writing and being creative.
But first, a delicious mocha from Good Earth!
But first, a delicious mocha from Good Earth!
Reposted by Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC
People who want to make the web accessible need to understand the many different ways that people with disabilities use the web. This W3C resource offers a good introduction to how disabled people navigate the web, and barriers they commonly encounter.
www.w3.org/WAI/people-u...
www.w3.org/WAI/people-u...
How People with Disabilities Use the Web
Introduces how people with disabilities, including people with age-related impairments, use the Web.
www.w3.org
January 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
People who want to make the web accessible need to understand the many different ways that people with disabilities use the web. This W3C resource offers a good introduction to how disabled people navigate the web, and barriers they commonly encounter.
www.w3.org/WAI/people-u...
www.w3.org/WAI/people-u...
Trying to collect info in one place for folks. Things are moving quickly. The multiply marginalized will be disparately impacted, especially BlPOC, immigrant, and/or queer disabled folks. Here's the round up from week 1.
January 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Final touches are done on the next PR & Lattes newsletter issue coming out this Sunday!
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January 25, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Final touches are done on the next PR & Lattes newsletter issue coming out this Sunday!
Want to subscribe to be in the know? Visit prandlattes.com/subscribe/
#PRAndLattes #PublicRelations
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One of my favourite things about teaching is providing opportunities for my students to network with PR professionals. No matter the event, I always have four spots in my car, ready to take students into the city.
I did just that last night! Thank you, IABC/Toronto, for a fabulous event.
I did just that last night! Thank you, IABC/Toronto, for a fabulous event.
January 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
One of my favourite things about teaching is providing opportunities for my students to network with PR professionals. No matter the event, I always have four spots in my car, ready to take students into the city.
I did just that last night! Thank you, IABC/Toronto, for a fabulous event.
I did just that last night! Thank you, IABC/Toronto, for a fabulous event.