The State of Accessibility

The FIFA Men's World Cup is our jumping off point for a global look at digital accessibility progress. In the State of Accessibility Podcast, Episode 20, David Sloan, Chief Accessibility Officer at Vispero, is joined by Dave Swallow, Principal UX Consultant, to explore what is happening in accessibility across some of the tournament's most talked about countries, and what it means for a more inclusive digital world.

In Episode 19 of the State of Accessibility Podcast, we mark the 15th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with a discussion focused on digital accessibility from the perspective of assistive technology users.
David Sloan is joined by Vispero team members Isabel Holdsworth, Assistive Technology Engineer, and Dane Geer, Technical Support Specialist, to explore what has improved in web and software accessibility, where barriers still exist, and how emerging trends like AI may impact user experience in the future.
The conversation also highlights practical insights for designers and developers looking to create more usable, accessible digital experiences.

In Episode 18 of the State of Accessibility Podcast, David Sloan and Ricky Onsman explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping digital accessibility.
From AI-assisted development and testing to content creation and tool usability, this episode examines where progress is being made, where challenges remain, and what organizations should consider as they integrate AI into their accessibility strategies.
A forward-looking discussion on the evolving role of AI in accessibility.

In Episode 17 of the State of Accessibility Podcast, David Sloan is joined by Jan Williams and Meagan Griffith to review the 2026 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference.
They share highlights from sessions, experiences from the event, and key takeaways from the largest annual gathering in accessibility and assistive technology.
Tune in to hear insights from both a seasoned attendee and a first-time presenter, and what they recommend for anyone considering CSUN in the future.

On February’s State of Accessibility Podcast hosted by Vispero, David Sloan and Alicia Evans will be talking about effective strategies digital accessibility professionals can adopt for dealing with stress and avoiding burnout.

Join us to review how the state of digital accessibility has changed this year! In this episode, host David Sloan, Chief Accessibility Officer, is joined by special guests Matt Ater, Jeremiah Rogers, and Mitchel Evan for a year-end recap of the digital accessibility landscape, shares highlights from 2025, and looks forward to what we might expect to see in 2026.

Have you ever wondered about mobile app accessibility? In our next episode, host David Sloan, Chief Accessibility Officer, and guest John Lilly, Principal Accessibility Engineer, will discuss how you can create more accessible mobile app user experiences and start creating more inclusive digital experiences for all.

What happens when the global accessibility community comes together for 24 hours straight? In our next episode, host David Sloan and guest David Swallow explore Inclusive Design 24 (ID24), the free, 24-hour online event that’s packed with expert talks, fresh ideas, and global perspectives on inclusive digital experiences.

What does it really take to create an accessible kiosk experience for all users? In this episode of The State of Accessibility, Mark Miller and David Sloan sit down with JAWS for Kiosk expert, Matt Ater, to break down what sets kiosk accessibility apart from traditional digital design. 

In June, hosts Mark Miller and David Sloan started to explore AI and how it is reshaping design and development workflows. The conversation was too big for one episode, so join them for this episode to finish out the conversation.  
Mark and Dave also discuss the EAA, Disability:IN, and ... tator tots? Listen now to learn what this fried snack has to do with inclusive design!