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Chax Chat Accessibility Podcast

Dax Castro & Chad Chelius
Accessibility
Document Accessibility
PDF Accessibility
Assistive Technology
Indesign
Adobe Indesign
Accessibility Training
Table Accessibility
Color Contrast
Color Accessibility
Alt Text
Screen Readers
Jaws
NVDA
Vengage
PDF Tags
Document Design
Accessibility Tools
Remediation
Powerpoint

Join Chad Chelius and Dax Castro (CHAX) as they chat about important document accessibility topics, trends and maybe even complain a little now and again.

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Latest Episodes

Automated accessibility checkers can flag errors, but they cannot always tell you whether a heading is tagged correctly, a nested list has the right structure, or several pages of content never entered the tags tree at all. In this episode of Chax Ch... more

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Accessibility software does not always move quickly, but several recent updates are changing how accessible documents are created, remediated, and tested. In this episode of Chax Chat, Chad and Dax break down the advances that are actually worth know... more

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What happens when a PDF tag is technically in the right place, but a screen reader never voices it? In this episode of Chax Chat, Chad and Dax dig into nested tags and the places where the standard, accessibility checkers, and real-world assistive te... more

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Can one InDesign plugin turn hours of PDF remediation into a few minutes of source-document work?

In this episode of Chax Chat, Chad and Dax walk through MadeToTag and explain why they consider it essential for creating accessible PDFs from Adobe I... more

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Recent Guests

Judy Risch
Expert on digital accessibility and policy discussions
Independent accessibility professional
Episode: What the ADA Title II Extension Really Means
Marty Malloy
Colleague joining for expert perspective
Episode: What the ADA Title II Extension Really Means
Judith (Judy) Risch
Attorney, former OCR senior attorney and digital accessibility expert
Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education
Episode: The Upcoming ADA Deadline with Legal Expert Judith Risch
Walt Zielinski
Web developer with insight on website forms and accessibility
Independent/web development consultant
Episode: Accessible Forms: PDF or Web?
Rob Underwood
Senior trainer at Chax
Chax Training and Consulting
Episode: From Fixing to Planning: Accessible Workflow Essentials
Matisse Hamel-Nelis
Co-author of Accessible Communications, communications and public relations expert
Episode: Accessible and Amazing! An Author's Journey.
Roy Samuelson
Audio description expert who voices for platforms like Netflix and HBO
Episode: Accessible Audio Description
Shireen Salma
Product Manager at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Guest: Microsoft - Accessibility for Word and PPT
Ylva Kravis
Engineering Manager at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Guest: Microsoft - Accessibility for Word and PPT

Hosts

Chad Chelius
Host of the show; Adobe Certified Expert and Accessibility Wizard at Chax Training and Consulting
Dax Castro
Co-host of the Chax Chat Accessibility Podcast; Accessibility Wizard at Chax Training and Consulting

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Boring

    Two non-disabled share their views on accessibility

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nerdxupy
    Germany3 years ago
  • So grateful for this podcast

    I thought I had good accessibility knowledge already but wow I’ve learned so much more listening to this podcast! It’s given me the confidence and tools to lead an org-wide change towards accessible documents becoming mandatory at my local government. Thank you so much guys 🙏🏻 love from Australia!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmJane1001
    Australia4 years ago
  • Accessible Tables styles

    I’m trying everything I can think of to put a nested or 2 separate paragraph styles in one cell. However when I do this I get an override. I’m not sure how to add regular text, with indented bullets, two separate type bullets and make it work in a cell without an override. Is a grep or nested the only solution?

    Thanks I love your podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Samsantabarbara
    United States5 years ago
  • My learning edge

    As a relative newbie to the digital accessibility world, I find every episode expands on something I’ve heard before and adds so much more. Thanks Chad and Dax for putting all your energy and knowledge into those of us just starting this journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adri_grace
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate real-world testing and actionable workflows.
Clear, practical accessibility guidance with hands-on tips.
Quality content with ongoing dialogue and occasional sponsor mentions.

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Accessible and Amazing! An Author's Journey.
Q: What is the one thing you would tell a person in the PR world about accessibility?
Learning about accessibility is invaluable because it ensures your message reaches everyone effectively, regardless of who your audience may be.
Accessible and Amazing! An Author's Journey.
Q: What are some of the most common missteps that people tend to take?
Common missteps include not using camel case or Pascal case in hashtags and how emojis can create confusion in communication.
Accessible and Amazing! An Author's Journey.
Q: What would I want your book to, what would I get out of reading your book?
Our book provides understanding around legislation and basics of accessibility, while offering practical tips to make day-to-day communications more inclusive.

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This show offers practical guidance on making documents accessible, with a focus on how to design, test, and remediate PDFs, forms, and complex infographics for assistive technologies. Conversations center on actionable workflows, real-world tooling, and pragmatic trade-offs—often highlighting hands-on techniques, industry events, and training opportunities. Listeners are likely drawn to step-by-step remediation tactics, WCAG alignment, and discussions that balance usability with technical constraints. A notable trait is the duo's consistent emphasis on iterative improvement, collaboration with assistive-technology users, and a willingness to discuss regulatory timelines and upcoming conferences.

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2. Marty Malloy
3. Judith (Judy) Risch
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5. Rob Underwood
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