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Chax Chat Accessibility Podcast

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

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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For years, Canva has been one of the most widely used tools and one of the most challenging when it comes to accessibility, so when we started hearing that improvements had been made, we were skeptical. Then we opened a file. In this episode, we take... more

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In this episode of Chax Chat, Chad and Dax tackle one of the most complex and misunderstood topics in document accessibility: table cell IDs. While most people understand basic table structure, things quickly break down when you introduce merged cell... more

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In this episode of Chax Chat, Chad and Dax dig into a deceptively simple topic that has a big impact on accessibility: lists. While bullets and numbers may seem like basic formatting choices, the way they are structured behind the scenes can dramatic... more

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Just days after we unpacked the upcoming ADA Title II deadline, everything changed. In this special episode, legal expert Judith Risch returns for her second appearance this week to walk through the Department of Justice's one-year extension, and wha... 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
Chax Training and Consulting; host; Adobe certified instructor; accessibility expert
Dax Castro
Chax Training and Consulting; co-host; accessibility expert

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 30 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
    Australia3 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 praise practical workflows and real-world testing advice.
Thoughtful and actionable accessibility guidance, though some listeners crave more diverse perspectives.
A few comments suggest the show could benefit from broader guest diversity and more accessible case studies.

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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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What is Chax Chat Accessibility Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-led exploration of document accessibility, with a focus on real-world workflows, toolchains, and actionable guidance for making PDFs, Word, InDesign, and web forms accessible. The show frequently covers tagging, table and form accessibility, color contrast, and the evolving role of AI in remediation, often pairing hands-on tips with vendor and tool comparisons. Notable strengths include in-depth, how-to discussions, clear testing practices with NVDA/JAWS, and guests from industry who contribute specialized perspectives (e.g., accessibility feature updates from Microsoft and expert voices in audio description and accessible communications). The format is strongly oriented toward practitioners—designers, developers, ... more

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