Spending the night studying for my CMP exam and answering my APR questions. And while I'm stressing over both, I feel amazing knowing I'm getting the opportunity to earn both this year. #PublicRelations #APR #CMP

I'm excited to present at Tuesday's 9th Annual Marketing & Communications for Post Secondary Conference! I'm really looking forward to sharing my knowledge during my session, "Making accessibility a cornerstone of post-secondary communications." summersdirect.com/conferences/... #a11y

I just published a new blog, and this one’s been sitting with me for a while. It’s about performative accessibility: what it looks like, how it shows up in our work, and why saying things like “we’ll make a few exceptions” is more harmful than most people realize. matissenelis.com/the-problem-...

If you're looking to make your content and communications more accessible, I have resources to help! This page has links to accessibility guidance, reports, resources and you can also pre-order my and @matissenelis.com book lisariemers.com/index.php/20... #Accessibility #A11y #ContentDesign #Comms

That feeling when a company starts using accessibility best practices after you've trained them? Chef's kiss!

I really need to do better at posting on here...

Just a not-so-friendly reminder that Delta, Southwest, JetBlue, American, and United really don't give a shit about folks who use wheelchairs or mobility aids.

Many struggle with writing alt text for charts and other other data visualizations. Amy Cesal's "Writing Alt Text for Data Visualization" hammers home the importance of explaining the chart type, the type of data, and the reason for the chart. medium.com/nightingale/...

One of my favourite things about being an entrepreneur is working on incredibly cool projects and getting excited to launch them. I can't wait for Monday!

This is amazing. Good luck Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre and Harvest Manitoba.

I can't explain my excitement in seeing mine and @lisariemers.bsky.social's book available for pre-order at Indigo in Oshawa, Ont.

Thank you, CPRS Toronto, for giving me the opportunity to write about why professional communicators and PR practitioners need to act now regarding the AODA. You can read the full article on their website: cprstoronto.com/2025/02/18/t... #AODA #PublicRelations #Communications #PR

Deafblind people and allies protested outside the San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind today. #Deafblind people explain what’s wrong with the Lighthouse in this new video, which includes ASL, audio, captions & a descriptive transcript. #DecertifyLighthouseNow youtu.be/kDM0i7qOjnM

How to write alt text and image descriptions for the visually impaired, courtesy of Veronica at Veronica With Four Eyes (@veron4ica.com)! Make sure to read the extremely informative and resource-packed post too: veroniiiica.com/how-to-write...

Woot! The second issue of my new newsletter, Beyond the Message, is finished and scheduled. I can't wait for it to go live on Monday morning. Want to sign up? Visit my website: matissenelis.com/subscribe

It is frankly disgusting that anyone—let alone the Commander-in-Chief—would blame DEI for a tragedy that we do not have all the facts on yet. We do not know what caused the mid-air collision. It's being investigated. The loss of life is tragic. That's all leadership should be saying right now.

Next week we’re hosting a free session where we will be having candid conversations about how to lead in times of disruption: a-leader-like-me.kit.com/leadingthrou... When: Friday 31 January Times: 9.00am EST | 2.00pm GMT | 3.00pm CET Where: Zoom

Happy Sunday! Today's filled with marking, writing and being creative. But first, a delicious mocha from Good Earth!

People who want to make the web accessible need to understand the many different ways that people with disabilities use the web. This W3C resource offers a good introduction to how disabled people navigate the web, and barriers they commonly encounter. www.w3.org/WAI/people-u...

Final touches are done on the next PR & Lattes newsletter issue coming out this Sunday! Want to subscribe to be in the know? Visit prandlattes.com/subscribe/ #PRAndLattes #PublicRelations

One of my favourite things about teaching is providing opportunities for my students to network with PR professionals. No matter the event, I always have four spots in my car, ready to take students into the city. I did just that last night! Thank you, IABC/Toronto, for a fabulous event.

I can't wait to host "Helping Your Business Shine: Making Marketing and Communications AODA Compliant." This free webinar for the Whitby Chamber of Commerce is happening on February 24 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.! Register: www.whitbychamber.org/attend-event...

Y'all, you need to add alt text to every image and screenshot you share, especially the ones with text on them. Make your content accessible. Include folks with disabilities in your conversations. Please and thank you.

Heartbroken to hear @centennialcollege.bsky.social has cancelled its PR and journalism programs. Scared for the calibre of training being available for PR and communications practitioners. Read the full story on all the college's cancelled programs (49 in total) on CBC: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

I've been a big fan of this app for years. I strongly recommend looking itno MixedCaptions for your video captioning needs!

Woohoo! I just renewed my Canadian Press Style certification. Yes, I'm a nerd. And yes, you better believe I'm proud of it! #CPStyle

What an incredible evening with delicious food, excellent insights and fantastic company. I can't wait to share all the fantastic things we have planned next for PR & Lattes!

It’s time I acknowledge that my trait of being early to places may be becoming a little ridiculous. Meeting people for dinner at 7 p.m. In the city, and I arrive at 5:17 p.m. Nailed it…

I can't believe the time has come that my book with Lisa Riemers is now available for pre-order on Amazon: www.amazon.ca/Accessible-C...

I am back to teaching for the Winter 2025 semester in the PR program at @durhamcollege.bsky.social, and my goodness, I've missed my students!

After the shooting, someone said a lot of the CEO’s are afraid to return to work. Read that and now think about how our school-aged kids feel!

Thank you, @durhamcollege.bsky.social, for a fabulous Turkey on a Bun event to celebrate the holidays. It was even more special because I saw my bestie, Heather, rock her Fallout holiday sweater!

Published my thoughts, linked in a quote post: bsky.app/profile/ashl...

I can't thank my dear friend Anthony Frisina for having me on his show, Above & Beyond, earlier this week! We talked about the upcoming AODA deadline, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and so much more. You can watch it on Cable 14 Now's website: cable14now.com/video-on-dem... #AODA

What's this? All my marking for the semester is done almost a week before the deadline? Not sure how I managed that, but I'll take it!

Happy Saturday to me! A day filled with coffee, marking and course planning. So many things are happening that I can't wait to share!

Hello, Bluesky world! I can't wait to share tips, tricks and info on how to be more accessible in your communications while also sharing more about little ol' me!