Act 03
Scene 41 – Featuring Reginé Gilbert
Reginé Gilbert, an accessibility advocate, author, and educator, joins the host to break down what it really takes to make digital products inclusive. She explains why accessibility cannot be treated as an afterthought, how teams can shift mindset, and where designers and product managers get stuck when standards and accountability are unclear.
- Reframing accessibility as a core design requirement rather than a later phase checklist
- Making the ROI case for accessibility through quality, accountability, and measurable outcomes
- Using real user testing and small iterative changes to build momentum inside organizations
Her perspective challenges teams to stop debating accessibility in theory and start improving product reality. To test with real people. To quantify benefits for buy in. To recognize that constraints can drive better design. To build political capital so accessibility work survives roadmap pressure.
The conversation maps practical steps for designers and leaders who want to raise the standard of their work. It highlights learning paths and certifications, points to online resources, and outlines how advocates can move from isolated effort to sustained organizational change.