S.05, Ep. 4: Design Without Tradeoffs: The Power to Include Everyone

In this episode, hosts Kelli and Luis sit down with accessibility expert David Berman to explore what it truly means to have “the power to include everyone.” Together, they unpack how accessibility can and should be designed without tradeoffs, making inclusion an intentional part of every system and space. David breaks down the upcoming ADA Title II updates and what they mean for schools and public institutions, while also shining light on global accessibility shifts happening in Europe and beyond.

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Resources:

• David Berman’s article on Accessible Online Meetings  
• David Berman’s GAAD 2025 keynote presentation for higher education (featuring the upcoming ADA deadlines named in the Title II Final Rule) 
• David Berman’s crowdsourced, curated eAccessibility Library 
• David’s Do Good Design book, published in 7 languages 

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