Maxwell Ivey
Founder of The Accessibility Advantage
Known as The Blind Blogger, Maxwell is a serial online entrepreneur with almost 2 decades of experience educating people about the need for and benefits of improving accessibility.
He has been working with clients for 5 years, including serving as the accessibility advisor to Podmatch.
He has been published in Consumer Reports, writes a regular column for PHP Architect called Barrier Free Bytes, and regularly shares his knowledge with online publications.
As the founder of The Accessibility Advantage, his message is that accessibility isn't just about compliance. It's about reputation, innovation, and growth.
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July 5, 2026
Accessibility as a Habit, Not a Hurdle With Maxwell Ivey
Accessibility doesn’t have to feel like a mountain you climb alone. Jackie sat down with accessibility advocate Maxwell Ivey to turn big ideas into small, repeatable steps that make your website and content welcoming to every user. Instead of chasing every rule at once, we focus on process over panic: define the user problem, choose the smallest next fix, and build momentum. We start with the highest‑impact moves. Headings become navigational landmarks for screen readers, so a clean H1 followed...
Guest: Maxwell Ivey
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June 14, 2026
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 keyboar...
Guest: Maxwell Ivey