::Last-Child – Ted Drake

Accessibility | Inclusion | Belonging | DEI AF

Resist with Ted

Month: July 2025

  • Don’t Change the Company—Reflect It

    Don’t Change the Company—Reflect It

    Aligning Accessibility with What Already Matters Every company has its own personality. It might be obsessed with speed, driven by design, led by customer feedback, or focused on data. The identity shapes how decisions get made—and if you want accessibility to last, it has to fit right in. I’ve seen accessibility efforts succeed (and survive)…

  • Inclusive AI Isn’t New—But How We Use It Matters More Than Ever

    Inclusive AI Isn’t New—But How We Use It Matters More Than Ever

    Artificial intelligence might feel like the hot new thing—but for folks working in accessibility, AI has been quietly powering essential tools for decades. Whether it’s reading a street sign out loud, helping someone navigate indoors, or turning spoken words into text, inclusive technology has always been one of the proving grounds for AI. That’s why…

  • From “I” to “We”: Building Lasting Accessibility by Letting Go

    From “I” to “We”: Building Lasting Accessibility by Letting Go

    When we think about leadership, we often picture a single person standing at the front of the room, confidently sharing big ideas and inspiring the crowd. We imagine a strong individual leading the charge, driving change through personal determination and charisma. But if there’s one lesson I’ve learned from years of working in accessibility and…