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Every second Friday, we share practical ideas, thoughtful perspectives and curated resources to help you create communications that more people can understand, use and connect with.

No jargon. No overwhelm. Just real-world ideas you can put into practice right away.

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What readers are saying

  • If I had reached out for some advice this feels like the email you would have sent me.
  • You kicked off an epiphany for me!
  • A gift.
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Is this newsletter for you?

It probably is if you’re responsible for creating, reviewing or approving communications.

Whether you work in communications, marketing, learning and development, government, higher education, healthcare, a nonprofit or a growing business, you’ll find practical ideas you can apply to the work already on your desk.

You don’t need to be an accessibility expert.

You just want to create communications that work for more people.

What you’ll find inside

Every issue is built around one practical idea you can apply to your work.

Along the way, we share things like:

  • Practical communication strategies you can use right away
  • Curated articles, tools and research worth your time
  • Accessibility insights through the lens of everyday communications
  • Behind-the-scenes lessons from my work with clients
  • Thoughtful takes on AI, content design and emerging trends
  • Occasional invitations to courses, webinars and new resources

The goal is simple:

To leave you with one idea that makes your work a little easier on Monday morning.

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Why people subscribe

There are plenty of newsletters that tell you what’s happening.

This one helps you decide what to do about it.

The job isn’t to send you everything.

It’s to filter the noise, connect the dots and share ideas that are genuinely worth your attention.

Because better communication starts with better decisions.

About me

Hi, I’m Kelly.

For more than two decades I’ve helped organizations communicate more clearly, and for nearly twenty years I’ve specialized in digital accessibility.

I’ve learned that accessibility isn’t something you bolt on at the end.

It’s a way of thinking that leads to clearer communication, better decisions and more meaningful participation.

That’s what you’ll find here every second Friday.

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