Belo Miguel Cipriani, Ed.D.
Digital Inclusion Strategist, Author, and Teacher
Meet Belo
Dr. Belo Miguel Cipriani is a digital inclusion strategist whose books and articles have been recognized nationally and internationally for their contributions to the technology, diversity, and disability rights fields. He is the CEO and Founder of Oleb Media, a digital access consulting firm dedicated to helping companies reach and engage the disability community. He is also the founder of the publishing house Oleb Books. In 2020, governor Tim Walz appointed Belo to the Minnesota Council on Disability.
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The Disability Tribune
Plain Language for Course Creators: Enhancing Clarity and Engagement
In the fast-paced world of online learning, clear communication is crucial for course creators. Learners often have limited time to spend on training, so when they engage with courses, the experience needs to be straightforward and easy to navigate. In this article,...
Blind and Low Vision Artists to Make Beautiful Music on International White Cane Day
By David-Elijah Nahmod Blind and low vision musicians from as far away as Australia along with numerous performers from the U.S. will participate in WhiteStickFest, an online celebration on October 15, 2021, which is International White Cane Day. White Cane Day is an...
How to Improve the Digital Accessibility of Your Business
Roughly 61 million adults in the U.S. live with a disability, yet many businesses aren't meeting the accessibility standards necessary to effectively reach this large percentage of the population. Helping businesses meet these standards is at the core of what we do at...
8 Accessible Travel Options to Explore in 2021
As vaccination rates increase and travel restrictions continue to ease, the pent-up demand for travel is clear, with TSA reporting record numbers of passengers since March 2020. With that in mind, The Disability Tribune wanted to bring your attention to some sensory...
Do Popular Federal Websites Pass Accessibility Tests?
According to a new report recently released by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), 30% of the homepages of the most popular federal websites fail to follow modern web accessibility standards. And nearly half (48%) failed the test on at least...
Best Online Apps for Kids With Speech Disabilities
If your child has speech disabilities, the most critical factor that your speech-language pathologist (SLP) will talk to you about is practice. Whether they are working on with understanding language nuances, stuttering and articulation, or pronunciation, the key to...
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Get to Know Belo
How can I get your help with making my website/service/product more accessible to people with disabilities?
Please visit my firm’s website at olebmedia.com and fill out the contact form. Someone from my team will be in touch.
Do you offer training in digital accessibility?
Yes, I offer training in various delivery options. Please visit olebmedia.com and schedule a free consultation to determine your learning needs.
I’m a writer with a disability. Can you publish my book?
I run writing contests through my press at olebbooks.com. Winners get a publishing contract, along with my mentorship. Please sign up for the D Lit newsletter to be notified of the next competition.
Do you teach writing classes?
I’m Community Faculty at Metropolitan State University. I also teach online classes and virtual one-day workshops through my press, Oleb Books. Please visit olebbooks.com and sign up for the D Lit newsletter to be notified about new class info.
I want to interview you for my blog/podcast/documentary. What is the best way to reach you?
Please reach out via the contact form on this site.
Do you accept guest posts on your Disability Tribune or D Lit blogs?
I only accept content contributions from writers with disabilities. If you have a story idea, and you have a disability, please reach out via the contact form.
My organization wants to hire you to promote our service/product. Who should we contact?
All modeling and influencer inquiries should be sent to my agent, Gail Williamson at KMR Talent. You can reach her via the form on this site: https://www.kmrtalent.com/diversity
