Digital Accessibility: A Conversation with Mike Paciello, Chief Accessibility Officer, AudioEye
Description
In this powerful episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher sit down with digital accessibility pioneer Mike Paciello, Chief Accessibility Officer at AudioEye and founder of The Paciello Group. Mike shares his remarkable four-decade journey—from converting print documentation into Braille in the 1980s to shaping web accessibility standards and launching multiple successful ventures.
Now at the forefront of scalable digital accessibility solutions, Mike explains why automation and AI are essential for meeting the growing digital needs of people with disabilities. He shares his vision for a future where accessibility is invisible, integrated, and universal—where technology adapts to users, not the other way around. This episode offers valuable insights into how human-centered innovation can drive both social impact and economic opportunity.
Links & Resources:
Mike Paciello: Connect on LinkedIn
Mike at AudioEye: michael.paciello@audioeye.com
Mike at WebAble: mpaciello@webable.com
WebABLE: website
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