Accessibility Is a Competitive Edge With Maxwell Ivey

Accessibility isn’t a box to tick at launch; it’s the backbone of products people actually trust. Jackie sat down with Maxwell “The Blind Blogger” Ivey—founder of The Accessibility Advantage and longtime advocate for inclusive digital experiences—to unpack how small, thoughtful changes can eliminate friction, reduce support costs, and open doors to more learners and customers.Max shares four moves you can make this week: highlight the main tasks, simplify design, cut clutter, and build keyboard-first. Along the way, we talk about turning complaints into collaboration, testing with real users, and creating advisory loops with customer service to catch issues early. If you’re leading an organization or building courses, websites, or services, this conversation gives you a roadmap to reduce friction, meet real needs, and unlock accessibility as a competitive edge.Enjoyed the conversation? Follow and share the show, leave a review to help others find it, and send this to a teammate who can champion accessibility with you.🔗 Website and Social Links:Please visit Maxwell Ivey’s website and social media links below.Maxwell Ivey’s WebsiteMaxwell’s Facebook PageMaxwell’s LinkedIn PageMaxwell’s Instagram PageMaxwell’s X PageMaxwell’s Pinterest PageMaxwell’s YouTube Channel📢 Call-to-Action: Want to learn more or work with Maxwell? Visit The Accessibility Advantage to explore his latest accessibility content and reach out about consulting, training, or support.🎧 Next Episode: Part 2: Practical ways to make websites and learning materials accessible for everyone (tools, workflow, and quick wins).Send Jackie a TextJoin PodMatch!Use the link to join PodMatch, a place for hosts and guests to connect.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show💟 Designing with Love + allows you to support the show by keeping the mic on and the ideas flowing. Click on the link above to provide your support.☕ Buy Me a Coffee is another way you can support the show, either as a one-time gift or through a monthly subscription. 🗣️ Want to be a guest on Designing with Love? Send Jackie Pelegrin a message on PodMatch, here: Be a guest on the show🌐 Check out the show's website here: Designing with Love📱 Send a text to the show by clicking the Send Jackie a Text link above. 👍🏼 Please make sure to like and share this episode with others. Here's to great learning!