The Inspiration Trap
The Inspiration Trap Why Good Intentions Keep Reinventing the Wheel Mission-Driven Organizations, Including Yours, May Be Solving Problems That Already Have Solutions. Here’s A Framework That Changes That. Someone has a moment of clarity. Maybe a family member gets a diagnosis. Maybe they watch something that moves them, or notice something broken that nobody else […]
Clarity & Connection
Accessibility that’s emotionally smart, structurally sound, and creatively aligned. What I Do I help teams make accessibility choices they can stand behind: ethically, emotionally, creatively, and strategically. Whether you’re working on audio description, choosing a voice, or trying to make your process less chaotic and more inclusive, I provide clear, actionable guidance rooted in deep […]
When Silence Speaks Louder: The Hidden Art of Audio Description Performance
Audio description for entertainment might be seen as filling the silence. I see it as composing with silence. The room always goes still a half-second before I speak. The actor on screen reaches for the doorknob, and my pulse mirrors theirs. That pause (the heartbeat between image and words) is where story lives. People often […]
From Art School to Accessibility Strategist: Erin Lucas’ Career Journey in Inclusive Design
What does an accessibility strategist do? It’s a question Erin Lucas never expected to answer when she began her career in design. But after years in government tech, startups, and at Microsoft, she’s focused on building accessibility that centers on people. In a recent conversation with The ADNA Presents, Erin shared how her design roots […]