Accessible Community

In this episode of the Day in the Life series, host Taylor sits down with Sarah Levis, a stroke survivor and writer, who shares her powerful journey of redefining life after a brain injury. Sarah opens up about the path from shock and loss to resilience and purpose, exploring how she became a writer, coach, and disability advocate. Together, they discuss identity, accessibility, and the quiet stre...

In this episode of Accessibility in Practice, Adam Fisshbein sits down with Melalie Dunn, Chief Operating Officer of the Aimee Copeland Foundation and a passionate advocate for disability inclusion and outdoor accessibility. After acquiring a disability following a life-changing battle with MRSA, Mel's perspective on accessibility transformed dramatically. She shares her personal journey from...

In this episode of Day in the Life , host Taylor Dorward speaks with Lindsay Shelton about ADHD, mental health, identity, masking, and what it means to build a life that works with—not against—your brain. Lindsay shares her experiences with ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, therapy, medication, community, and self-acceptance, while also discussing the tools and routines that help her navigate work,...

 In this episode of Accessibility in Practice , host Adam Fishbein speaks with Mark Dunham, Tiba Alagah, and Brady Fox about All in Dublin, an inclusive and affordable housing project in central Ohio. The conversation explores how disability-inclusive housing can support accessibility, affordability, social connection, and community resilience, while also unpacking the planning, design, financing,...

In this episode of the Day in the Life series, host Taylor Dorward sits down with Sam Bush, Chief Marketing Officer at Dooap, to explore what it’s like to live and work with ADHD. Sam shares her journey to receiving a diagnosis later in life, the challenges of navigating traditional workplace structures, and the strategies she uses to thrive, including body doubling, fidgets, time-blocking, and cr...

In this episode of the Day in the Life series, host Taylor Dorward sits down with Cat Schneider, a Microsoft MVP, accessibility advocate, and late-diagnosed ADHD speaker, to explore what it’s really like to live and work with ADHD. Kat shares her journey to diagnosis, opens up about masking, time blindness, and sensory regulation, and reflects on the power of community, technology, and self-unders...

In this episode of the Day In The Life series, host Taylor Dorward sits down with Matt Knags, a father, runner, and MS advocate, who shares his journey living with relapsing-remitting MS. Matt opens up about the joys of staying active, the challenges of uncertainty, and the power of community. Join us as we explore resilience, positivity, and raising awareness for MS. Resources: 1. Facebook group...

In this episode of Day in the Life , host Taylor Dorward sits down with Jennifer Cowan to talk about living with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). Jennifer shares her long road to diagnosis, how movement and routines like walking, Pilates, swimming, and Bike MS support her well-being, and what it’s like navigating an often-invisible disability. Together, they discuss identity, accommoda...

We sit down with Bobby Small to talk about living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and what it’s really like day to day. Bobby shares his diagnosis story, how MS has affected work, energy, and routines, and why transparency and self-advocacy matter. They also discuss disability identity, hobbies, and practical takeaways for listeners navigating MS or supporting someone who is. Resources: 1. 

Taylor is joined by Diogo Melo—an iOS developer and accessibility specialist from Porto, Portugal—to talk about living with blindness from retinitis pigmentosa, navigating work and daily life with screen readers, and staying active through music and kickboxing. Diogo also shares the real pros and cons of guide-dog independence and why society needs to stop treating disabled people like “inspiring...

We spend time with Cori as she shares what everyday life looks like navigating blindness as a professional, parent, and strategist. Cori reflects on losing vision over time and how it has shaped her career, identity, mental health, and approach to problem‑solving, while emphasizing the role of adaptability and self‑advocacy. The conversation explores assistive technology, accessibility barriers, p...

In this episode of Accessibility in Practice, we speak with Claire Chang, an advocate, expert, and researcher based in Taiwan. She talks about the landscape of digital accessibility in Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region, and what applying digital accessibility looks like in the Taiwanese context. We learn from her about an advocacy effort by Taiwanese people with disabilities to keep key messaging...

We sit down with Beth to explore what daily life looks like for a blind woman who has navigated blindness since birth. Beth shares thoughtful and honest insights into everything from education, work, travel, relationships, and assistive technology, to the social misconceptions that still surround blindness today. This conversation highlights the importance of self-advocacy, adaptability, and probl...

What does it really mean to live, work, and game while blind? In this episode of Day in the Life , host Taylor Dorward talks with Florian Beijers , a fully blind accessibility professional and content creator, about blindness beyond stereotypes. They discuss assistive technology, digital accessibility, gaming, employment, independence, and self‑advocacy—offering real‑world insight for disabled lis...

We are joined by Mike Hess as we explore what life looks like navigating the world as a blind man. He shares a real and honest perspective on the day-to-day challenges, mindset, and experiences that have shaped how he sees the world. More importantly, this conversation highlights how shifting your perspective can change how you approach blindness and turn it into something more positive and empowe...

Language warning: This episode contains a swear word.  Episode Description In this episode of Accessibility in Practice , host Adam Fishbein sits down with Peter Slatin , a longtime advocate, writer, and trainer in the disability and accessibility space. Drawing on his lived experience as a blind person and his background in journalism, architecture, and hospitality training, Peter offers a wide-r...

Pedro discussing advocating for himself. 

Episode Description: In the first episode of our Day In The Life series, we sit down with Rachel Profitt , a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, for an open and honest conversation about living and working as an autistic woman. Rachel shares her personal experiences navigating accessibility, inclusion, and professional life in tech, offering insight into what true support and understanding can...

In this episode of our Day In The Life series, Taylor sits down with Thea Walther an autistic woman with ADHD, a digital accessibility specialist — for a thoughtful and deeply personal conversation about neurodivergence, identity, communication, and thriving in a world not built for autistic people. Thea shares her lived experience navigating autism and ADHD, discovering her diagnosis later in lif...