Digital Accessibility Champion - Finalists

Award sponsored by Talks with MS

Jessie Dhaliwal

On hearing she was a finalist Jessie told us ...........

"Being announced as a finalist means more than recognition, it’s a moment where I no longer have to separate ‘work me’ from ’neurodivergent me’. It’s about bringing my special interests, healthcare and digital technologies, together to promote inclusive innovation, ensuring disabled and neurodivergent people aren’t left behind in using tools meant to support them. This feels like my purpose, and I’m proud it’s being seen and celebrated. Digital inclusion means removing barriers so nobody gets left behind."

We asked Jessie to tell us a little more about her and what she does ...........

"As a registered Children’s Nurse in the role of a Senior Digital Nurse, I lead work that ensures digital health innovations are inclusive, equitable and truly representative. I use my lived experience and passion for digital health to support colleagues considering different needs when choosing technology, involve people with lived experience in designing equitable solutions, and educating our future health workforce through lecturing at universities around digital inclusion. I share this same passion through my volunteer work with children, young people and their families and finding ways to improve their digital confidence (introducing children to virtual reality always makes me smile!). I continue to strive to create digitally inclusive spaces for all and ensure the road to a more digital world is an equitable one."

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Chandos Green

On being confirmed as a finalist Chandy told us .............

"I’m incredibly proud to be recognised as a finalist for the All 4 Inclusion Awards. Accessibility is about dignity, autonomy and equity, and it means a lot to see this work celebrated."

We then asked Chandy to tell us a little mor about him .........

"I’m Chandy, a disability advocate, public speaker and educator and founder of Access Bliss—a social media and content creation agency dedicated to making digital spaces truly inclusive. Access Bliss is a growing consultancy that supports individuals and organisations online, offering both free and paid guidance to help ensure content meets the highest standards of accessibility."

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Beth Kume Holland

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Kaye Moors

We asked Kaye what it felt like to be announced as a finalist ............

"Being announced as a finalist for Digital Accessibility Champion is an incredible honour. Each day, I work tirelessly to raise awareness around this vital, yet too often overlooked discipline. It’s about ensuring everyone is included, heard, and empowered in the digital world, and I’m proud to be part of that mission"

We asked Kaye to tell us a bit more about what she does ..........

"I design accessible marketing, platforms, and websites that ensure inclusivity is built in from the start. I also lead webinars, workshops, and training sessions to educate stakeholders and teams on accessibility best practices, because accessibility isn’t a checkbox, it’s a shared responsibility across every role and project."

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Jamie Shields

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Helen Wilson

On being told she was a finalist Helen told us...............

"I am deeply honoured to have been nominated as a Digital Accessibility Champion. This recognition means a great deal to me, not just personally, but it also acts as a shared acknowledgment of the efforts of many, especially those who have supported and championed the SCULPT model. It also affirms my current commitment to advocate for a society where future generations are educated and empowered to create inclusive digital content by default."

We asked Helen for some more information about her and her digital accessibility journey ...........

"In 2019, inspired by a blind colleague at Worcestershire County Council, I created the SCULPT for Accessibility model to support the development of more accessible documents. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the model gained traction beyond the council and is now widely referenced in accessibility guidance and support materials across various organisations, including the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Government Communication Service (GCS). The success of SCULPT was a turning point that led me to volunteer at the UK Association for Accessible Formats (UKAAF), as well as pursue a PhD focusing on digital accessibility education with the aim of embedding digital accessibility awareness into the school national curriculum. I actively advocate for digital accessibility awareness to become a core part of education, so that future generations are equipped with the mindset and skills to create a more inclusive digital society"