Embracing an Inclusive Mindset Through Accessible Technology

Janette Barrios is a senior manager for Accessibility Policy & Initiatives at Apple. With over 18 years at the company, she works on raising awareness of Apple’s accessibility innovation and initiatives, including technology such as the VoiceOver screenreader for people who are blind, assistive hearing features like Made for iPhone Hearing Aids, accessibility in education, as well as other initiatives that support disability communities worldwide and Apple’s culture of inclusion. Janette also worked in Apple Communications, was a music educator, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from San Jose State University.

Jordyn Zimmerman is a nonspeaking autistic educator and advocate who was denied access to effective communication until age 18, as featured in the documentary, This Is Not About Me. Jordyn currently works at The Nora Project, is Board Chair of CommunicationFIRST, and serves on the Presidential Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Jordyn earned her bachelor's degree from Ohio University and her M.Ed. from Boston College. More at JordynZimmerman.com.