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Meryl Evans, CPACC
@meryl.bsky.social
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I support organizations in their efforts to ramp up disability inclusion and accessibility. Book to speak or work with me [email protected]. Deaf 🦻 Professional & TEDx speaker & trainer. #Accessibility consultant.
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 8h
Annoyed that social networks are trying to copy each other. LinkedIn said it was prioritizing videos. Well, this one ain't doing well. Maybe it was insulted? www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...

#Video
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 5d
Are you going to IMEX?

I’m excited to be an #IMEX25 speaker.

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 7d
I'm out today, but I scheduled this post.

It’s not “Happy Yom Kippur.” www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 7d
🏆 Two accessibility orgs. Two long surveys. One flimsy incentive: “Enter to win a gift card.”

Spoiler: I never win those. Most of us don’t. www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...

#Data
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 8d
🍎 Thinking of upgrading your iPhone or Apple Watch to iOS 26? Don’t. Not before you know what you’re getting. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#Tech
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 9d
I will not be speaking in Washington state now that they're requiring speakers to charge sales taxes and submit a report. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#Speaker
#speaker #smallbusiness #merylmots | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf)
WOW! Washington State is making it harder for self-employed trainers and speakers to conduct business in Washington. Guess I can stop dreaming of working with Microsoft and other Washington-based businesses....
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 12d
Everyday tech shouldn’t feel like a test. For millions with limited English proficiency, unclear content creates stress and exclusion. Discover how inclusive design restores dignity and independence. Read the article or watch the video. equalentry.com/accessible-c...

#Accessibility
Irina Morozova sits on a stool with a laptop in front. To the side, is a big screen showing her current slide and a smaller screen beneath with ASL and captions.
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 12d
🛒 A grocery store display strikes again… and this time, it brought matzo to Rosh Hashana. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

#Marketing
#merylmots #marketing #branding | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf)
🛒 A grocery store display strikes again… and this time, it brought matzo to Rosh Hashana. A few folks shared photos and videos with me showing another instance of this. Not only did it have shelves...
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 13d
I’m very excited to be a #IMEX25 speaker. My session will be on Oct 7 at 1:45 pm PT. I'll cover how to connect with your community through accessibility.

Join me! imexamerica.com/newfront/pag...

#IMEXcited
Meryl Evans headshot. IMEX speaker 2025. Let's go shape the future of events! Las Vegas, Oct 7 to 9.
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 13d
Check out www.captionwithintention.org. It scares me.
Caption With Intention | Accessible & Engaging Caption Design
Discover Caption with Intention, a revolutionary caption design system enhancing the viewing experience for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. Transform captions with synchronized text, speaker i...
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 13d
Thanks for sharing and spreading the word. I feel like I'm drinking out of a firehose trying to educate people about these.
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 13d
🚫 I know this post won’t be popular. But it needs to be said. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#Video
#merylmots #ux #communication | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf) | 21 comments
🚫 I know this post won’t be popular. But it needs to be said. You’ve probably seen dynamic Hormozi-style captions. Those fast-moving, flashy, high-energy subtitles influencers swear by. They’re...
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 15d
Before you upgrade to iOS 26 ... you might want to read this: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#Tech
#tech #ux #merylmots | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf)
📱 My brother compelled me to update my iPhone to iOS 26. The result? Mixed feelings. First, the good: I’m excited about the new Accessibility Nutrition Labels. These give users a clear, standardized...
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 16d
Never tried @7brewcoffee.bsky.social. One opened near me. Suggestions for delicious drinks that are sugar-free / lower calorie, please! Yes, I searched ... but want to hear from y'all!
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 16d
To all who celebrate, l'shana tova! Here's to a sweet 5786!
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 19d
Learn how NYPL expands access to literacy for Blind and print-disabled communities. Join us Oct 7 at 7:30 PM ET for “Literacy Beyond Print,” featuring free Braille ereaders, tactile graphics, and inclusive tech. Attend in person or online. www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...

#Accessibility
A11yNYC: Literacy Beyond Print: Accessible Reading, Tech, and Graphics at the New York Public Library with head shots of Chancey Fleet and Shane Smith.
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 19d
I remember this episode all too well!

BTW, your name came up. Glenda Sims and I met up for coffee and discovered we had WaSP in common, but never knew each other through that! #FlashFromThePast
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 20d
These aren’t just nonprofits I admire. They’re ones I’m proud to be part of. They include me as a person with a disability. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...
#nonprofit #merylmots | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf)
✨ North Texas Giving Day is today, and I’m celebrating the organizations that make our community shine. These aren’t just nonprofits I admire. They’re ones I’m proud to be part of. North Texas...
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 20d
📅 I made a mistake I never thought I’d make. That tells you what kind of year it’s been. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#Culture
#merylmots #speaker #culture | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf) | 13 comments
📅 I made a mistake I never thought I’d make. That tells you what kind of year it’s been that includes the loss of my dear sister (z"l). A company invited me to speak about creating a culture of...
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 21d
This is brilliant! Such a simple and affordable solution for cars to let first responders know about communications. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#Communication
#merylmots #communication #emergency | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf)
This is brilliant! Such a simple and affordable solution. I bet some awesome cities would be willing to get some printed and provide them to residents. I do something similar with my watch. I have a piece...
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 22d
✋ Any Doctor Who fans here? The latest season gave me chills ... in a good way. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

#DoctorWho
#merylmots #accessibility | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf)
✋ Any Doctor Who fans here? The latest season gave me chills ... in a good way. The show has always pushed boundaries, but its disability representation in the latest season moved me. In “The Well,”...
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 23d
Last week I attended an event that gave me a glimmer of hope. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... ,
#gratitude #merylmots | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf)
Yesterday gave me hope. I attended the North Texas Disability Chamber's annual awards. People accepting each other as they are with a smile. Businesses and nonprofits collaborating to make the world a...
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 27d
Lesson learned from the Charlie Kirk news. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#Communication
#communication #merylmots | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf)
I didn't know of Charlie Kirk. Boy, have I learned a lot since yesterday. He had followers and he had haters. Update: David M. Stearman made a very important point. I completely forgot after reading so...
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 27d
🗺️ When words failed, someone pulled out a map. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#Leadership
#merylmots #leadership #accessibility | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf)
🗺️ When words failed, someone pulled out a map. A patient in a medical drama was speaking a language no one could identify. Interpreter after interpreter came in. Still, no luck. Then someone had...
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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 28d
🔥 A recent article reminded me that many of us need to replace our smoke alarm systems. So I did a little digging. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

#Accessibility
#merylmots #userexperience #accessibility | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf)
🔥 A recent article reminded me that many of us need to replace our smoke alarm systems. So I did a little digging. The recommended type (not a brand) comes in a pack of six. When one goes off, they...
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