In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher sit down with two true leaders of the accessibility movement: Joe Devon and Jennison Asuncion, co-founders of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Together, they share the incredible story of how a blog post, a tweet, and a Saturday night on Twitter sparked a global movement that now reaches over 200 million people annually.

Joe and Jennison open up about their personal journeys—Joe’s path through tech and entrepreneurship, and Jennison’s lived experience as a blind technologist navigating a rapidly changing world. They reflect on the early days of GAAD, the role of big tech, and the power of grassroots efforts to create global impact.

This episode is packed with insight, humor, history, and hope for a more inclusive future. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, technologist, or advocate, this conversation will challenge you to see accessibility not just as a compliance checkbox—but as a catalyst for meaningful innovation.

Links & Resources:

• GAAD Foundation: Click here
• Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Click here
• Joe Devon: Connect on LinkedIn
• Joe's Newsletter: Joe Dev On Tech
• Jennison Asuncion: Connect on LinkedIn

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