Chief Information Accessibility Officer
Glenda Sims
Glenda Sims is the Chief Information Accessibility Officer at Deque, where she shares her expertise and passion for the open web with government organizations, educational institutions, and companies ranging in size from small business enterprise.
Glenda’s bio
Glenda is an adviser and co-founder of AIR-University (Accessibility Internet Rally) and AccessU. She serves as an accessibility consultant, judge, and trainer for Knowbility, an organization whose mission is to support the independence of people with disabilities by promoting the availability of barrier free IT. In 2010 Glenda co-authored the book InterACT with Web Standards: A holistic approach to Web Design.
Posts from Glenda
ADA Title II update: What we know, what we don’t, and what to do now
Ongoing federal review activity has prompted questions about ADA Title II timing and implementation. Get practical guidance on how to move forward.
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The Accessible Canada Act: Deadlines are closer than you think
With new regulatory and enforcement deadlines now in place for Canada’s ACA, it’s important to understand the challenges and requirements. Let's break down the specifics.
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ADA reform and the path to a true win-win for businesses and people with disabilities
Recent proposals to “reform” the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are being framed as a way to protect small businesses through notice-and-cure requirements. These proposed…
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You need to get started on ADA Title II compliance now: How to strategize funding, slash risk, and ensure ROI
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities by state and local governments, and the ADA Title II…
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I’ve received the results of my accessibility audit. Now what?
If your organization just completed a digital accessibility audit—congratulations! That’s a meaningful first step toward building more inclusive digital experiences. But for many teams, this…
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Section 504 digital accessibility deadlines: What every HHS-funded provider must know
On May 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a major update to its Section 504 regulations. It was the…
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