In this episode of The One Small Change Podcast, Yvonne McCoy is joined by accessibility consultant Danielle Stephens, who sheds light on the urgent need for digital accessibility and its impact on both entrepreneurs and users. Danielle Stephens discusses the widespread lack of accessible websites, how this oversight not only leaves out millions of potential customers but also everyone with different learning and sensory needs. She shares practical, actionable changes entrepreneurs can implement to make their digital spaces more inclusive, and discusses the transformative power of small tweaks—from transcripts and font choices to AI tools and accessibility statements. The conversation highlights how making these changes isn’t just good practice—it’s essential for growth, connection, and equity.
Guest Bio:
Danielle Stephens is an accessibility tester and consultant, working as an independent contractor for Make It Fable Technologies. Living with a visual impairment herself, Danielle Stephens leverages her lived experiences and tech expertise to help companies make their products and websites accessible to all users. She is passionate about digital inclusion and regularly speaks on the intersection of accessibility, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Chapters:
00:00 "Small Changes, Big Impact"
05:36 "Unnoticed Accessibility Challenges"
06:29 "Top AI Tools for Accessibility"
09:34 Learning Preferences and Website Accessibility
16:02 Inclusive Business Opportunities
19:31 "Podcast: Growth, Tips, Transformation"
20:37 Prioritize Accessibility for Growth
Quote from the Guest:
"Accessibility, it's not just a box that you check, but it should be at the forefront and the center of your business."
Link:
Connect with Danielle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-stephens-0809b1113/
