Listen "Accessibility Starts with Awareness: A Lead Consultant’s Vision for Inclusive Workplaces"
Episode Synopsis
In this special episode for Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Nate from Userlytics speaks with Arun Ramakrishnan, Lead Consultant for Global Quality Compliance at Perficient. Arun shares his lived experience as a professional with profound hearing loss and reflects on the small changes that make a big impact in the workplace. Together, they explore how inclusive communication, thoughtful leadership, and accessible digital tools can transform company culture. Arun offers practical insights on breaking down barriers—both technological and attitudinal—and encourages listeners to drive change by starting with empathy, awareness, and everyday action.Key Takeaways:How Arun’s personal experience shifted his perspective on accessibilityCommon misconceptions about disabilities in professional rolesHow unconscious bias and communication barriers can affect workplace inclusionThe critical role of culture, leadership, and small actions in accessibilityWhy digital accessibility should be part of your infrastructure from day oneAnd more! “Accessibility isn’t about sympathy. It’s about doing what’s right—for everyone. When we make small efforts, we all benefit together. ”— Arun, Lead Consultant, Quality and Compliance, Perficient
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