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Seven Steps to Processing a “Teachable Moment”

Not so much when the “teachable moment” pertains to diversity or identity, be it gender, age, disability, ethnicity, LGBTQ+ status, or any other aspect. Let me tell you that under those circumstances, “teachable moments” are unequivocally awful experiences, even under the best of circumstances.

HARO: Every publicity person’s low-budget best friend

“Help A Reporter Out” helps you find experts and build online name recognition. Ever wondered where reporters get their sources from and how to be one? I can’t count how many times I’ve heard on radio or multimedia someone talking…

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Four corporate disability equity truths

Permanent improvements in disability equity are impossible without understanding and dealing with these categorical truths. People with disabilities do not have access to equal business opportunities. If you don’t believe that, I ask you to look at Exhibits 1 and…

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Ten Tips for Creating Effective Accessibility Workshops

For starters, re-imagine your all-day workshop in an “all you can eat buffet” format, not a single 12-course dinner. 1. Short 5–10 minute segments in repetitive “learn-do” cycles generally work better than live workshops It is challenging for people to take a…

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Got sued under the ADA for inaccessibility? – Part 2

Here is what you can expect. Part 2 of a two-part article Read Part 1 of this article here about recouping costs for accessibility lawsuits when others are at fault. This article is not legal advice. This is a general opinion article…

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Don’t start the work New Year by sponsoring a weight loss contest.

A list of things that might sound OK on the surface but don’t stand up to any level of introspection of others’ lived experiences Almost 1/3 of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. A staggering number of the resolutions made by people…

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I got a restraining order against my COVID-denying next-door neighbor.

I am significantly immune-compromised and was just forced to go through this process to ensure my safety. I will call my assailant, “Mr. Covid.” His actions had already generated two separate police calls (from others) for assault in the previous…

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2021 accessibility predictions

Yeah, machine learning and personalization made the list, but I also have a couple of other thoughts. It’s time for the annual “Year-End” accessibility predictions. Machine Learning Machine learning is going to continue to be exceptionally important to the advancement…

Why I seldom turn on my video for zoom calls

Body Dysmorphia Disorder (BDD) and increasing anxiety rates are significant issues for people now spending 8 hours a day or more on Zoom. I am Sheri Byrne-Haber, a wheelchair-using, no-nonsense, CS degree-holding geek who also has degrees in law and…

Sheri Byrne-Haber’s Blog

Seven Steps to Processing a “Teachable Moment”

HARO: Every publicity person’s low-budget best friend

Four corporate disability equity truths

Ten Tips for Creating Effective Accessibility Workshops

Got sued under the ADA for inaccessibility? – Part 2

Don’t start the work New Year by sponsoring a weight loss contest.

I got a restraining order against my COVID-denying next-door neighbor.

2021 accessibility predictions

Why I seldom turn on my video for zoom calls

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