
Maayan Ziv
Founder and CEO, AccessNow
AccessNow CEO Maayan Ziv shows organizations how accessibility becomes a product advantage, policy lever, and everyday operating standard.
As CEO of AccessNow, Maayan has created a powerful shift in thinking about the importance of accessibility in our world, from accessible technologies to infrastructure, public policy, media and communications. To date AccessNow has shared accessibility information in over 35 countries. An influential public speaker who is often in the media, Maayan collaborates with private sector companies as well as government and not-for-profit organizations.
What Maayan speaks on.
In a world where differences should be celebrated, accessibility and inclusion stand as the pillars upon which we can build a truly equitable society. Maayan’s inspiring keynotes delve into the transformative power of embracing diversity in all its forms.
In this thought-provoking session, Maayan demonstrates how accessibility goes beyond physical accommodations, encompassing everything from digital interfaces to attitudes and perceptions. Through real-world examples and uplifting stories, your audience will discover how creating inclusive environments not only benefits individuals with disabilities but enriches the lives of everyone involved.
From designing products and services with universal access in mind to fostering cultures of empathy and understanding, Maayan will help to uncover practical strategies for breaking down barriers and creating pathways for all to thrive. Together, we’ll challenge outdated notions and champion a future where every voice is heard, every perspective valued, and every opportunity accessible.
Whether you’re a business leader, educator, or simply someone who believes in the power of unity, this keynote promises to ignite your passion for building a team and an organization where everyone feels seen.
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- How Maayan Ziv, advocate and activist, is helping festivals welcome guests with accessibility needs - The Globe and MailThe Globe and Mail·2mo ago
- Exploring Venice as a Wheelchair User Showed Me a Side of the City Most Tourists Never See - AFARAFAR·3mo ago
- Five of Canada’s most groundbreaking disability advocates and influencers - Rabble.caRabble.ca·1mo ago
- Rejecting the rejection of DEIA with AccessNow’s Maayan Ziv - BetaKitBetaKit·1y ago
- Access Without Apology: Interview with Entrepreneur and Activist Maayan Ziv - ABILITY MagazineABILITY Magazine·1y ago
- At this New Toronto Festival, Accessibility isn’t an Afterthought - SheDoesTheCitySheDoesTheCity·1y ago
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